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Austin police are searching for a third suspect linked to a string of 12 shootings, vehicle thefts, and gun thefts across the city between May 16 and 17, 2026. Two teenagers—a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old—were arrested in connection with the incidents, which left four people injured, including one critically wounded. The third suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his mid- to late teens, fled during a traffic stop in Manor and remains at large. The suspect was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black bottoms. Police reported gunfire at two fire stations, apartment buildings, and homes, with injuries occurring during a chaotic 24-hour period. The 17-year-old has an outstanding warrant for gun theft from an unspecified store. Authorities conducted an extensive search involving nearly 200 officers, drones, and canines in Manor, lifting a shelter-in-place order Sunday evening. The investigation into motives remains ongoing. Residents are urged to call 911 with any sightings. The two arrested suspects will face juvenile detention proceedings.
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