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East Austin Shooting: Multiple Injuries Reported on East 12th Street; Suspect Fled
Police responded to a shooting on the 2000 block of East 12th Street in East Austin with reports of multiple injuries. Authorities said there is no public threat and it is not an active shooter situation; the suspect fled in a vehicle as investigators pursue a lead. Victims were reportedly taken to area hospitals, with some reports citing two injuries but no official confirmation.
Why It Matters
The incident is a developing local crime event with ongoing police investigation and public safety implications for the East Austin area.
Timeline
2 Events
Article published about East Austin shooting
April 27, 2026
CBS Austin reported the incident, noting multiple injuries and that the Austin Police Department were on the case. The Austin American-Statesman cited two injuries and warned there was no official confirmation of injuries; police reiterated there was no threat to the public and it was not an active shooter situation. Authorities indicated the suspect fled in a vehicle and investigators were following a lead to identify the suspect.
Shooting reported on East 12th Street in East Austin
April 26, 2026
Authorities responded to a shooting on the 2000 block of East 12th Street in East Austin, between Chicon and Alamo streets, in front of Sam's BBQ. Police described the incident as a shooting with multiple shots fired. Officials said there is currently no threat to the public and it is not an active shooter situation. The number of injured is not confirmed; reports from Austin American-Statesman cited two injuries, while CBS Austin and other outlets described multiple injuries and said victims had been taken to area hospitals. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle and investigators indicated they are pursuing a lead to identify the suspect. A large police presence was reported at the scene.