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Teen Accused in Austin Shooting Spree
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
Austin’s recent shooting spree spiraled into chaos over two days, leaving four injured and multiple fire stations damaged — all allegedly orchestrated by 17-year-old Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, now facing aggravated charges for at least five drive-by shootings, including one targeting occupied apartments and another narrowly missing a woman in her car. Investigators connected 141 shell casings across over a dozen crime scenes — all allegedly fired from a single weapon — hinting at a calculated, coordinated rampage that also involved stolen vehicles and even spilled into Buda. Mondragon remains jailed without bond, as authorities continue piecing together a disturbing pattern of more than 20 criminal acts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b9750384204cbb65