Three Teenagers Arrested for Austin Drive-By Shooting Spree

Three Teenagers Arrested for Austin Drive-By Shooting Spree

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The Austin Police Department arrested three teenagers in connection with a series of at least 12 drive-by shootings that occurred over a weekend in Austin, Texas, injuring four people. Initial reports from KUT and AP News indicated that two suspects had been apprehended while a third remained at large, with the incidents prompting temporary shelter-in-place orders. Subsequently, the Austin American-Statesman reported that two teenagers were arrested and a third suspect was detained.

The New York Times later confirmed that all three teenagers had been arrested in relation to the shooting spree. The police response included searches and public safety measures to address the random nature of the attacks.

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May 18, 2026
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Three Teenagers Arrested in Connection with Austin Drive-By Shootings
Three Teenagers Arrested in Connection with Austin Drive-By Shootings

The New York Times • 18 May 04:58

Three teenagers have been arrested following a series of at least 12 drive-by shootings in Austin, Texas, over the weekend, which left four people injured.

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Two Teenagers Arrested in Connection with Austin Shooting Spree; Third Suspect Detained
Two Teenagers Arrested in Connection with Austin Shooting Spree; Third Suspect Detained

Austin American-Statesman • 18 May 01:01

Two teenagers have been arrested following a series of shootings in Austin that left four people injured; a third suspect has also been detained.

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May 17, 2026
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Austin Police Apprehend Two Suspects in Series of Random Shootings; Third Suspect Still at Large
Austin Police Apprehend Two Suspects in Series of Random Shootings; Third Suspect Still at Large

AP News • 17 May 22:30

Austin authorities have arrested two individuals connected to a series of at least 10 random shootings over the weekend that injured four people; a third suspect remains at large.

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Austin Police Apprehend Two Suspects in Series of Random Shootings; One Remains at Large
Austin Police Apprehend Two Suspects in Series of Random Shootings; One Remains at Large

KUT • 17 May 20:34

Austin authorities have arrested two suspects linked to a series of ten random shootings over the weekend, with a third suspect still at large. The incidents resulted in four injuries and prompted temporary shelter-in-place orders.

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