Saturday gunfire on a Jarrell street left two people wounded and sent officers scrambling to lock down the area, authorities said. Both victims had non life threatening injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital after officers found them with gunshot wounds. The suspect took off in an unknown direction, and police temporarily shut down the surrounding streets while they worked the scene.
According to KVUE, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 100 block of Allington Circle and found the two victims there. KVUE reported that Jarrell Police canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and evidence while keeping the investigation active.
Police Response And How To Help
Per the Jarrell Police Department, anyone who might have information or surveillance video from the area is asked to call the department at (512) 746-5333 or Williamson County Dispatch at (512) 864-8282. The department's website also outlines how to request incident reports for residents or reporters seeking additional details.
Regional Context
The Jarrell shooting comes as law enforcement across the Austin area has been dealing with a run of gun-related incidents in recent weeks, including a series of random shootings earlier in May that injured several people and led to arrests, according to reporting by the Associated Press. Local agencies have increased patrols while investigators track leads and sort through surveillance footage.
No arrests had been announced in the Jarrell case as of the latest update from KVUE, and police have not released any suspect description or possible motive. This story will be updated if Jarrell Police provide additional information or file charges.
