There are plenty of ways to make a shoplifting case dramatically worse, but opening fire on pursuing state troopers has to be near the top of the list. What reportedly started as an organized retail theft investigation in North Austin quickly turned into a dangerous high-speed pursuit that put countless people at risk.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, four suspects are now in custody after allegedly stealing from multiple retail stores before fleeing from troopers. During the chase, investigators say the suspects fired multiple rounds at law enforcement while speeding through traffic and even driving the wrong way on a toll road.
Fortunately, no troopers or innocent motorists were injured despite the gunfire. The pursuit ended after the suspects crashed their vehicle near FM 620 in Cedar Park…