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Stolen ambulance chase closes southbound I-35; suspect fatally shot by Texas DPS
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chelsey Zhu | KUT , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through Texas Public Radio, which reported on the events surrounding the stolen ambulance and its consequences.
A chase involving a stolen ambulance resulted in the closure of southbound I-35. The ambulance was taken from Fort Worth and driven to Austin. The suspect behind the theft was fatally shot by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper on Thursday.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the trooper's actions led to the suspect's death. Further information about the incident can be found through Texas Public Radio, which reported on the events surrounding the stolen ambulance and its consequences.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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