AUSTIN, Texas — Police arrested three suspects after a series of 12 shootings across Austin this week that left four people injured, authorities said, prompting a response from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott following the arrests.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis identified two of the suspects as a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, according to local reports. Authorities said the 17-year-old had an outstanding warrant related to the theft of a firearm from the same store where the 15-year-old allegedly stole a gun on May 16. Police said both firearms used in the shootings were stolen.
Investigators said a third suspect fled a vehicle during a stop conducted by Manor police and deputies from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. Officers later arrested that suspect in Manor.
Officials said the shootings involved multiple locations across the city during the weeklong incident period. Four people sustained injuries.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott commented on the arrests in a post on X, referencing the suspects and law enforcement response. “Austin PD, Travis Co. Sheriff Office & Manor PD did their job. Texas Dept. of Public Safety aided them,” Abbott wrote.