On May 17–18, 2026, a series of 10 random shootings occurred across Austin, Texas, leaving four people injured. Two suspects, both teenagers, were taken into custody, while a third suspect remains at large and is actively being sought by authorities. The Austin Police Department (APD) issued a shelter-in-place order during the manhunt for the remaining suspect, particularly in areas around Manor, Texas, where SWAT teams were deployed .
Police described the shootings as random and unconnected to a single targeted incident, though investigations are ongoing to determine motives. The two arrested suspects are being held in connection with multiple shootings, while law enforcement continues to search for the third individual, whose identity has not been publicly released . Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the injuries but provided no further details on the victims' conditions .