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Car, gas meter hit during random shootings in Abilene
By Erica Garner at BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A car and a gas meter were hit during two separate incidents of random gunfire in Abilene over the 4th of July weekend. The first incident happened on the 1100 block of Poplar Street around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. A police report states dispatch received a call about an ...
Key takeaway The first incident happened on the 1100 block of Poplar Street around 6:30 p.
Why this matters in Abilene News
The recent incidents of random gunfire in Abilene raise concerns about public safety in residential areas. The fact that a car and a gas meter were hit suggests a potentially dangerous situation that could have resulted in injury or damage to property. The 1100 block of Poplar Street, where one of the incidents occurred, is a neighborhood that deserves to be free from the fear of random shootings. As the city continues to grow and develop, it is crucial that law enforcement and community leaders work together to address the root causes of such incidents and implement measures to prevent them in the future. Residents in the area will be watching closely to see how the authorities respond to these incidents and what steps are taken to ensure their safety and security. The impact of these shootings will likely be felt by the community for some time, and a thorough investigation is necessary to determine the circumstances surrounding the incidents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A car and a gas meter were hit during two separate incidents of random gunfire in Abilene over the 4th of July weekend. The first incident happened on the 1100 block of Poplar Street around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. A police report states dispatch received a call about an ...
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