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Austin Police Investigate Ten Random Shootings Over Weekend

Austin police reported ten shootings late Saturday and Sunday that left four people wounded. Two suspects are in custody and one remains at large.

1 source·May 17, 9:23 PM(11 days ago)·1m read

Austin Police Investigate Ten Random Shootings Over Weekend

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Austin police are investigating ten random shootings reported late Saturday and Sunday that left four people wounded. Two suspects have been taken into custody and one suspect remains at large, police said on Sunday afternoon. A shelter-in-place order for the South Austin area has been lifted.

Watson said there is no specific motive and urged residents to remain vigilant. The Austin Police Department is continuing to investigate the incidents.

Key Facts

Ten shootings

Reported late Saturday and Sunday in Austin

Four people shot

Result of the reported incidents

Two suspects in custody

One additional suspect remains at large

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Story Timeline

3 events

Late Saturday and Sunday
Ten shootings reported in Austin resulting in four people shot.
1 source@ABC
Sunday afternoon
Two suspects taken into custody and one remains at large.
1 source@ABC
Sunday
Shelter-in-place order for South Austin area lifted.
1 source@ABC

Potential Impact

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Police resources remain allocated to the ongoing investigation.
02
Residents in affected areas may increase personal security measures.

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PublishedMay 17, 2026, 9:23 PM

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@ABCPolice in Austin, Texas, say they are investigating multiple random shootings in the city.

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