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  "path": "/2026/05/17/teen-gunmen-terrorising-austin-opening-fire-10-random-drive-by-shootings-28410305/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-17T21:11:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A photo of the suspect and their car thought to be in middle of shooting spree (Picture: Austin PD)\n\nPolice are telling the public to stay indoors after two teenage gunmen shot at least four people in drive-by shootings across Austin, Texas.\n\nA shelter-in-place warning is in place across the state capital with a picture of one of the teenage suspects released by detectives.\n\nPolice are asking for the public’s urgent help in finding the suspect or suspects who are believed to have changed cars into a white Kia.\n\nPolice said the shootings were seemingly at random with at least two fire stations targeted.\n\nAustin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis told a press conference: ‘At this time, we can confirm that four individuals have been shot, one has sustained serious injury, and the other three minor injuries.\n\n‘In addition, I want to remind people to not leave their cars unlocked. What we are seeing are these cars are being stolen. Do not leave your keys in the vehicle or your key fobs in the vehicle. Again, please remain vigilant. If you see something suspicious, call 911 immediately.’\n\nPolice said the public should not approach them.The suspect is spotted at a shop (Picture: Austin PD)\n\nDetectives described a possible suspect as a White or Hispanic male in his late teens.\n\nThey believe that the suspect or suspects might be traveling in a white KIA Optima.\n\nPolice have also connected the crime to a black or dark blue 2012 Hyundai Sonata with a broken right-side passenger window.\n\nThe pair have also stolen a gold Hyundai sedan and a silver Mazda four door in their shooting spree.\n\nPolice said people should stay alert and call 911 if they see the suspected vehicle or know where the suspect or suspects may be.\n\nThey warned the public to not approach them.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Teen gunmen terrorising Austin after opening fire at 10 ‘random’ drive-by shootings"
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