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Austin Police Hunt Suspect in String of Random Shootings

Police urge vigilance during the search for a teen suspect in a damaged Hyundai.

Overview

  • Investigators say several shootings across Austin appeared random with no clear motive identified.
  • Police released a suspect description as a white or Hispanic male in his late teens.
  • Officers are looking for a black or dark blue 2012 Hyundai Sonata with a broken right passenger window.
  • Residents are warned not to approach the person or the vehicle and to call 911 if they see them.
  • Tips can go to the Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5177 or to Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 or austincrimestoppers.org, with a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.