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Texas DPS confirms fatal shooting in Austin after pursuit of stolen Fort Worth ambulance
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Julianna Russ , as published by FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from Texas DPS and other sources, including FOX 44 News.
A fatal shooting occurred in Austin following a pursuit. The incident began with the theft of an ambulance in North Texas, specifically in the Fort Worth area. The stolen ambulance led to a chase that ended in Austin, where the fatal shooting took place.
Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the response. Further details about the incident are available from Texas DPS and other sources, including FOX 44 News. The specifics of the pursuit and the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting have not been detailed in the initial reports.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) Reading time: 1 min
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