Triple shooting in South Austin leaves 2 dead, 1 injured
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is investigating a triple shooting in South Austin that left two people dead and another injured overnight.
Austin police said on Wednesday, June 26, around 11:31 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at 2317 South Pleasant Valley Road. The 911 callers said several shots were fired and people were heard screaming.
When officers arrived, they found three people with gunshot wounds. One of the victims was pronounced dead on the scene. The two other victims were taken to a local hospital.
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At the hospital, a little after 7 a.m. on June 27, another victim died, police said. The third victim had life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.
The names of the victims who died were not identified by police. However, they were two men ages 30 and 39.
The investigation is still active and ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with any information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
A reward up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.