Suspect in Ambulance Theft Fatally Shot by Trooper After Pursuit
A suspect involved in the theft of an ambulance from Fort Worth was killed by a Department of Public Safety trooper following a pursuit that extended into Austin.
Austin, TX, August 13, 2026 —
A pursuit that began in Fort Worth and ended in Austin resulted in the death of a suspect involved in an ambulance theft, according to officials.
The incident involved a Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper and a suspect who had stolen an ambulance from Fort Worth. Details regarding the timeline of the theft and the commencement of the pursuit were not immediately available.
The pursuit extended for an unspecified distance and duration, eventually reaching the Austin area. Following the conclusion of the pursuit, a DPS trooper discharged their weapon, fatally striking the suspect. The exact circumstances leading to the shooting were not provided in the initial reports.
No further information was available regarding the identity of the suspect, the specific date of the incident, or the precise location within Austin where the pursuit concluded and the shooting occurred. The condition of any other individuals involved, including the trooper, was also not specified.
Investigations into the incident are expected to follow, though no details on the reporting agencies or the expected timeline for findings have been released.
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