Austin mass shooter – Austin Police Department
Update: Austin Police lifted the shelter-in-place. Two suspects have been taken into custody. One is still at large.
UPDATE: The shelter in place for the south Austin area has been lifted, and two suspects are in custody. One remains at large in the Manor area. More information to follow. https://t.co/8ZBsDsjbvc
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) May 17, 2026
Austin Police on Sunday told residents to shelter in place amid reports of multiple shootings.
The Austin Police Department is looking for two suspects involved in as many as 10 shootings since Saturday.
Two of the shootings were at fire stations in South Austin.
At least four people are injured.
“SHELTER IN PLACE: Austin Police officers continue to search for suspects located to multiple shootings and have issued a shelter in place in the areas of South Slaughter Ln, East McKinney Falls Pkwy, North Ben White Blvd., and West Escarpment Blvd. Residents in the surrounding area are instructed to stay indoors until further notice,” The Austin PD said.
SHELTER IN PLACE: Austin Police officers continue to search for suspects located to multiple shootings and have issued a shelter in place in the areas of South Slaughter Ln, East McKinney Falls Pkwy, North Ben White Blvd., and West Escarpment Blvd. Residents in the surrounding…
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) May 17, 2026
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Chief Lisa Davis provided a briefing on the developing situation.
Police described the suspects as two Hispanic males in their late teens.
WATCH:
BRIEFING: City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Chief Lisa Davis provide details on shooting incidents. pic.twitter.com/tkYuonctsl
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) May 17, 2026
KVUE reported:
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects accused of multiple shootings on Saturday and Sunday.
The suspects have carried out up to 10 attacks, injuring as many as four people, according APD Chief Lisa Davis. One victim sustained serious injuries, and the other three have minor injuries.
According to police, there is no specific motive to the shootings, and they appear to be random. At least two of the shootings occurred at Austin fire stations, and most of the shootings have occurred in South Austin.
They are driving a black or dark blue 2012 Hyundai Sonata with a broken right passenger window, pictured below. Police said the suspects have been stealing and switching vehicles. The suspects may also be driving a gold Hyundai sedan, silver Mazda four-door or a white Kia Optima, police said. Davis has urged residents to not leave their vehicles unlocked.
DEVELOPING…
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