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Suspect in stolen ambulance chase fatally shot by Texas DPS on I-35; 1 injured
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by KUT
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas Department of Public Safety was involved in the incident.
A fatal shooting occurred on a major highway. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that a chase was involved. The Texas Department of Public Safety was involved in the incident. Further information about the events can be found through local news sources, such as KUT, which reported on the incident and its consequences, including one injury.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KUT ·
Reading time: 1 min
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