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Details on arrests in random shootings across Austin, Texas

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Austin weekend shootings were 'a mix of random and targeted,' police say - Austin American-Statesman.

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Austin weekend shootings were 'a mix of random and targeted,' police say Austin American-StatesmanMother of Austin shooting spree suspect says son should be ‘held accountable' KXAN AustinAustin police reveal timeline of events, suspect information in weekend shooting spree KVUE3 in custody following weekend crime spree of 12 shootings, multiple car thefts in Austin KUTThree suspects in custody following 12 shootings in Austin KATV

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Three people are in custody for a dozen random shootings around Austin, Texas, on Sunday, police said.

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Four people were injured in the mayhem, police said.

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CBS News' Ian Lee has more on how the community is reacting.

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