Austin: Three suspects were taken into custody Sunday following a series of shootings in Austin in the US state of Texas that injured four people, authorities said. The Austin Police Department announced on the US social media platform X that the third suspect had been detained by the Manor Police Department, completing the arrests of all three suspects sought in the case.
According to Anadolu Agency, Police Chief Lisa Davis stated that the suspects were linked to at least 10 attacks carried out between Saturday and Sunday. She added that one victim sustained serious injuries while three others suffered minor wounds. The police reported that the shootings appeared to be random, with no clear motive identified. Most incidents occurred in South Austin, including at least two shootings targeting fire stations.
The Austin Police Department emphasized in a press release that the investigation is ongoing and urged the community to remain vigilant. Authorities lifted a shelter-in-place order that had initially been issued for parts of South Austin, though a separate order remained in effect Sunday in the nearby Manor area during the search for the third suspect.
The Austin Fire Department reported that two of its stations were struck by gunfire in separate incidents late Saturday and Sunday morning. Fortunately, no firefighters were injured, and only minor damage was reported. Officials have urged residents to stay alert and asked anyone with information to contact the police or Crime Stoppers, a community-based, non-profit program that allows citizens to submit anonymous tips about criminal activity and unsolved cases.