A shelter-in-place order in South Austin has been lifted, and two suspects in multiple weekend shootings are in custody, according to the Austin Police Department. One suspect remains at large in the Manor area.
The police department said it plans to share an update soon.
Police Chief Lisa Davis said police are investigating 10 shootings that happened late Saturday and into Sunday. She said at least one person sustained serious injuries and three others have minor injuries.
Davis said the shootings have taken place in various locations, most in South Austin, and appear to be random.
The suspects appear to be using multiple vehicles, including a black or dark blue Hyundai Sonata, a gold Hyundai sedan and a silver Mazda four-door. As of 2:15 p.m., police believed the suspects were driving a white Kia Optima.
Both suspects are said to be male and in their late teens.
Photo courtesy of Austin Police Department
Austin Police Department released a photo of a 2012 Hyundai Sonata, described as black or dark blue in color, with the right passenger window broken, that may be connected with a series of shootings in the Austin area.
A shelter-in-place order issued just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday had covered a wide swath of South Austin, bordered by Slaughter Lane, McKinney Falls Parkway, Ben White Boulevard and Escarpment Boulevard.
“I want to remind people not to leave your cars unlocked,” Davis said. “What we are seeing is these cars are being stolen. Do not leave your keys or key fobs in the vehicle.”
Police are asking the community to remain vigilant and to report anything suspicious.
Anyone with information should contact the Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5177 or submit tips anonymously through austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.
This is a developing story.