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Austin police arrest 2 juveniles allegedly linked to 12 random shootings injuring 4 people

Fox News·5/18/2026, 1:41:24 AM
Austin police arrest 2 juveniles allegedly linked to 12 random shootings injuring 4 people

Austin police arrested two juveniles after 12 random shootings across the city injured four people, struck a fire station and prompted a shelter-in-place.

AI-Expanded SummaryOriginal reporting by Fox News

CRIME WAVE GRIPS AUSTIN

Panic erupted in Austin this past weekend as a brazen spree of random shootings terrorized citizens, leaving four wounded and two fire stations struck.

JUVENILE TERROR SPREADS

Authorities have apprehended two teenagers, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, who are now facing charges in connection with an astonishing 12 shooting incidents. These young suspects allegedly fired wildly at apartment buildings, engaged firefighters, and targeted innocent pedestrians, plunging the city into chaos.

RANDOM VIOLENCE UNLEASHED

Police Chief Lisa Davis revealed the terrifying nature of the attacks, stating there was "no specific motive" and that the shootings "appear to be random." The suspects allegedly carjacked multiple vehicles, using them to move between scenes of destruction across the city.

FIRE STATIONS HIT, FIREFIGHTERS ENDANGERED

Even our brave first responders were not spared, with two fire stations coming under fire. One station was targeted twice, and a fire truck was hit while firefighters were nearby, illustrating the sheer recklessness of these acts.

FAITH LENS

The Lord calls us to be vigilant and to protect the innocent. As scripture reminds us in Proverbs 24:11, "Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter." We pray for the victims, for quick restoration of peace in Austin, and for the hearts of these young offenders to be turned toward redemption.
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