Three youths in custody after Austin shootings injure four people
Three youths have been taken into custody following a series of random shootings in Austin, Texas, which injured four individuals. The suspects, aged 15 and 17, allegedly targeted various buildings and homes while driving stolen cars. Authorities have not identified a specific motive for the shootings, which have raised concerns about gun violence in the community.
- ▪Three youths are in custody after a spree of at least 10 shootings in Austin, Texas.
- ▪Four people were injured, with one critically hurt, during the random shooting incidents.
- ▪The suspects reportedly targeted buildings and homes while driving stolen vehicles.
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Emergency cervices work on a site of a shooting in Austin, Texas, on 17 May. Photograph: KVUE/APView image in fullscreenEmergency cervices work on a site of a shooting in Austin, Texas, on 17 May. Photograph: KVUE/APAustinThree youths in custody after Austin shootings injure four people‘Actions appear to be random,’ says mayor as suspects also allegedly took aim at buildings and houses in Texas cityRamon Antonio Vargas and agenciesMon 18 May 2026 09.20 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 09.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThree youths are in police custody after a spree of at least 10 shootings wounded four people who appeared to be targeted randomly in Austin, Texas, according to authorities.The suspects who were arrested in connection with the shootings also allegedly took aim…
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