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Austin shooting spree
Austin police said they arrested two suspects and were searching for a third after at least 10 shootings across Austin on Saturday and Sunday, including at least two at local fire stations.
“Austin police have arrested two suspects and are searching for another after a string of at least 10 shootings”
City officials said at least four people were injured, and Austin police described a possible suspect as a White or Hispanic male in his late teens.
Investigators said they believe the suspect or suspects might be traveling in a white KIA Optima and connected the crime to a black or dark blue 2012 Hyundai Sonata with a broken right-side passenger window.
The Austin Firefighters Association said two fire stations were hit by gunfire during the weekend shootings, with no firefighters injured and only minor damage to at least one fire apparatus and both stations.
Police issued a shelter-in-place for parts of South Austin and later said it was cancelled, while a heavy law enforcement presence continued in Manor as officers searched a residential area near US 290 and FM 973.
Randomness and vehicle alerts
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said, "We don't have any specific motives that have been identified" and added, "In fact, these actions appear to be random."
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the suspects were in their late teens and described vehicles used in the shootings, including a black or dark blue Hyundai, a gold Hyundai sedan, a silver Mazda four door and a white Kia Optima.
Axios reported that police asked residents in an area roughly bounded by Ben White Boulevard, Slaughter Lane, McKinney Falls Parkway and Escarpment Boulevard to shelter in place between 3:30-4:30pm Sunday.
In a separate update, ABC13 Houston said investigators confirmed there were 10 shootings in total and that the shootings "appear to be random."
Police also warned residents not to approach the suspects and to call 911 if they see the suspected vehicle or know where the suspect or suspects may be.
Manor search and next steps
As the shelter-in-place for South Austin was lifted, police said a third suspect remained at large in the Manor area, prompting a continued search by Manor Police Department and multiple law enforcement agencies.
“a third remains at large Sunday afternoon following at least 10 shootings”
WCIV said residents in several Manor-area neighborhoods were being asked to shelter in place around Ralph Ritchie Road and Suncrest Road, North FM 973 near Suncrest Road and Tower Road, and the Presidential Meadows, Greenbury and Stonewater subdivisions.
NewsNation reported that Austin police said, "The shelter in place for the south Austin area has been lifted, and two suspects are in custody," while one remained at large in the Manor area.
Police Chief Lisa Davis urged residents to lock their vehicles and call 911 if they see anything suspicious, and FOX 7 Austin quoted her warning: "What we are seeing is these cars are being stolen."
Authorities said a reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest, and they directed tips to APD’s Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5177 or through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.
