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DPS troopers fatally shoot suspect who stole Fort Worth ambulance, crashed vehicle in Austin, officials say
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the events surrounding the shooting are limited, but officials have confirmed the suspect's death.
A suspect was fatally shot by DPS troopers in Austin . The individual had stolen an ambulance from Fort Worth prior to the incident. The ambulance was later crashed in Austin.
Details of the events surrounding the shooting are limited, but officials have confirmed the suspect's death. The incident involved a stolen vehicle from another city, which ultimately ended in a crash in Austin. Further information about the incident can be found through WFAA, the source of this report.
Officials have acknowledged the shooting, but specifics about what led to the fatal outcome are not provided here.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WFAA Reading time: 1 min
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