UMVA has learned that a terrifying night of gunfire swept through South Austin, leaving four wounded, two fire stations scarred, and a city on edge.
Three teenagers, aged 15, 17 and 16, are now in police custody after investigators linked them to twelve separate shootings that erupted late Saturday and swept into Sunday morning.
The first two suspects were taken down by officers who traced the chaotic spree to a series of stolen vehicles: a dark blue Hyundai, a gold sedan, a silver Mazda and a white Kia Optima.
The 17‑year‑old already faced a warrant for stealing a firearm from the same store where the 15‑year‑old allegedly snatched another gun, tightening the web of crime that spanned apartments, homes and public spaces.
Firefighters braced for impact when a fire truck was struck and a station was hit twice, while emergency crews rushed to four separate scenes to treat victims, one of whom suffered critical injuries but remains stable.
Police initially ordered residents to shelter in place within a defined zone, but the directive lifted once the two juveniles were secured, though a third suspect was still at large after fleeing a vehicle stop.
Surveillance footage revealed shots fired from a passing vehicle in front of a store, and a man walking his dog was shot in the back, underscoring the random, indiscriminate nature of the attacks.
Law enforcement officials described the investigation as “complex,” citing the multitude of scenes, stolen cars and the absence of a clear motive.
Authorities urged citizens to keep keys and key fobs out of sight, warning that the stolen cars were a primary tool for the shooters.
Officials emphasized that no ongoing threat remains, and the city’s emergency services have returned to normal operations.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the coordinated effort among local police, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety brought a swift end to a night of terror that rattled the heart of Austin.
