UMVA has learned that a wave of terror swept through South Austin this weekend, leaving residents shaken and authorities scrambling.
Between Saturday and Sunday, a pair of teenage suspects unleashed a series of up to ten random shootings, striking at homes, streets, and even two fire stations. At least four innocent people were wounded, one critically, as the community stared in disbelief.
Police responded with an urgent shelter‑in‑place order, sealing off South Slaughter Lane, East McKinney Falls Parkway, North Ben White Boulevard, and West Escarpment Boulevard. Residents were told to stay indoors, lock doors, and keep windows shut until the danger passed.
In a dramatic briefing, city officials painted a stark picture: two Hispanic males, late teens, armed and mobile, darting through neighborhoods in a battered 2012 Hyundai Sonata with a shattered passenger window. Witnesses reported the duo swapping vehicles, later seen in a gold Hyundai sedan, a silver Mazda, and a white Kia Optima.
As night fell, the city’s pulse quickened. Mayor Kirk Watson and Police Chief Lisa Davis urged calm, urging citizens not to leave cars unlocked and to report any suspicious activity. Their voices cut through the tension, promising relentless pursuit.
By Sunday afternoon, the shelter‑in‑place was lifted. Two suspects were taken into custody, but one remains at large, believed to be hiding in the nearby Manor area. Police continue the hunt, canvassing streets and checking surveillance for any clue.
Authorities stress there is no known motive—these attacks appear random, heightening fear across the community. Residents are asked to remain vigilant, watch for the described vehicles, and contact law enforcement with any information.
UMVA will keep you updated as this harrowing story unfolds, bringing you the latest developments straight from the front lines.
