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Katherine Short

Case from Austin, TX dated Dec 05, 2023

Victim Details

Katherine Short

Female

White / Caucasian

Austin

TX

2023-12-05

56

Katherine

Short

07/22/2026

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On December 5, 2023, Katherine Short, 56, and her daughter, Lauren Short, 30, were tragically killed in their Austin, Texas, home during a violent crime spree. The incident began when Katherine's husband observed, via a live security feed, a man forcefully entering their residence on Austral Loop. He immediately contacted 911, reporting that his wife and daughter were inside the home.

Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded promptly to the reported burglary in progress. Upon ...
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  • KXAN Austin: Police release bodycam video of shooting involving officer, suspect in Austin shooting spree
  • Austin American-Statesman: Austin police ID mother, daughter killed in Circle C shooting rampage
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    I've been thinking a lot about the sheer bravery of the detective who tried to stop Shane James duri... ...Read More
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    Just came across the news about the tragic incident involving Katherine and Lauren Short. My heart g... ...Read More
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