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3 people in custody after 4 injured in shooting spree across Austin, Texas

Four people were injured in a dozen random shootings over the weekend in Austin, Texas, that police say started with a car being stolen. Three suspects have been detained, including two teenagers. Ian Lee reports.

Published May 18, 2026, 12:39 PM
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3 people in custody after 4 injured in shooting spree across Austin, Texas

Four people were injured in a dozen random shootings over the weekend in Austin, Texas, that police say started with a car being stolen. Three suspects have been detained, including two teenagers. Ian Lee reports.

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