Three youths in custody after Austin shootings injure four people
Summary
Three teenagers were arrested in Austin, Texas, after a series of shootings injured four people and involved random attacks on buildings and homes. The suspects drove in stolen cars and targeted fire stations, apartments, and people without a clear reason, leading to a temporary shelter-in-place order.Key Facts
- Three youths are in custody after at least 10 shootings in Austin wounded four people.
- Two boys, ages 15 and 17, reportedly fired at fire stations, homes, and apartment buildings while driving stolen cars.
- The younger boy allegedly stole the gun used in the shootings, and the older boy was wanted for stealing a different gun.
- One victim was critically injured, and three others had non-life-threatening wounds.
- Police caught the suspects after stopping them in one of the stolen cars; they tried to run but were arrested.
- A third minor suspect was later arrested at a gas station outside Austin, also after attempting to run.
- The city ordered people to shelter in place in a southern area of Austin due to the random nature of the shootings.
- The incident adds to the ongoing issue of gun violence and mass shootings in the United States.
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