Austin Police Seek Multiple Suspects in Weekend Shootings
Quick Look
- Austin police are searching for multiple suspects involved in at least 10 shootings over the weekend.
- Four people were shot, one seriously.
- Police described the suspects as two males in their late teens and issued a shelter-in-place order for several areas.
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Why It Matters
Multiple shootings occurred in Austin, Texas, over the weekend, involving at least 10 incidents. Police have identified two male suspects in their late teens and are investigating the use of stolen vehicles in the crimes.
Police are on the hunt for multiple suspects involved in at least 10 shootings in Austin, Texas, over the weekend.
At least four people have been shot, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said Sunday. One of the victims sustained a “serious injury,” while the other three have minor injuries.
The shootings, which took place late Saturday and Sunday, appear to be “random“ with “no specific motive,” according to Davis. She described the suspects as two males in their late teens.
Officials issued a shelter-in-place order for the areas of “South Slaughter Ln, East McKinney Falls Pkwy, North Ben White Blvd., and West Escarpment Blvd,” the Austin Police Department said Sunday afternoon.
Davis said the suspects have used several different cars, including a black or dark blue Hyundai, a gold Hyundai sedan, a silver Mazda four-door and a white Kia Optima.
“I want to remind people, do not leave their cars unlocked. What we are seeing are these cars are being stolen. Do not leave your keys in the vehicle or your key fobs in the vehicle,” she said.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
Open Questions
- What is the specific motive behind the shootings?
- Have the suspects been identified by name?
- What is the current status of the shelter-in-place order?
- Are there any leads on the suspects' current whereabouts?
