AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two youngsters have been in custody and a possible third suspect was being sought following not less than 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, that left 4 individuals injured, metropolis officers mentioned Sunday.
Driving across the metropolis in stolen autos, the suspects fired at two fireplace stations, condo buildings and homes throughout a theft and capturing spree from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis mentioned.
The 2 boys, ages 15 and 17, have been apprehended after they have been pulled over in a stolen automotive and tried to run. A 3rd one who had been within the automotive additionally ran and remained at giant. Davis mentioned it was unknown if that individual was concerned within the shootings.
She mentioned the firearm that was used within the shootings had earlier been stolen by the 15-year outdated, and that the 17-year outdated was wished for a separate firearm theft.
The town ordered residents of a big a part of the southern space of Texas’ capital metropolis to shelter in place Sunday whereas they have been looking for the suspects. With two suspects in custody, the order was later lifted.
4 victims have been taken to hospitals, together with one with important accidents, officers mentioned.
The suspects stole not less than 4 autos as they traveled across the metropolis, Davis mentioned.
“We don’t have any particular motive that has been recognized. Actually, these actions seem like random,” Mayor Kirk Watson mentioned.