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South Austin motel shooting leaves 2 people injured
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Donny Wong , as published by FOX 7 Austin
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the shooting and the ongoing investigation, readers can refer to the source, FOX 7 Austin, for further details and updates on the incident.
A shooting incident occurred at a motel in South Austin , resulting in injuries to two people. The Austin Police Department is currently investigating the incident and searching for a suspect. Details of the shooting are limited, but it is known that the incident took place at a motel in the southern part of the city.
The police department is involved in the investigation and is looking for the person responsible. For more information on the shooting and the ongoing investigation, readers can refer to the source, FOX 7 Austin, for further details and updates on the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin Reading time: 1 min
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