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Accident – death – Obituary News : Shane James Jr., the suspect behind a series of gruesome murders in two cities, is currently being held without bond in Austin. The 34-year-old is facing charges of murder and is accused of killing six people and injuring three others. This is not the first time James has had a brush with the law, as he was previously arrested on a domestic violence charge in 2022.
The deadly attacks allegedly started in Bexar County, where James is accused of killing his parents at their home on Port Royal. The victims, who were found dead by Bexar County sheriff’s deputies, have been identified as James’ parents. After the horrific incident, James fled north and continued his shooting spree, targeting several other individuals, including two law enforcement officers.
According to public data, James had a listed home address in Mansfield as well, indicating that he may have connections to multiple areas. CBS News also reported that James served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army from 2013 to 2015.
In January 2022, James was arrested for assaulting his parents and a sibling, resulting in a misdemeanor charge. However, an advocate for his family claimed that James had mental health issues and should not be incarcerated. As a result, the conditions of his bond were later altered to allow “no harmful contact” instead of a complete no-contact order.
Surprisingly, James was released on March 7, 2022, just over two months after the domestic violence incident. Bailed out by the Texas Organizing Project, his release was deemed a low risk due to his lack of a prior criminal history. However, the very next day, James removed his ankle monitor, violating his probation. At the time, cutting off an ankle monitor was not considered a crime, but a new law has since made it a felony offense.
Law enforcement issued a warrant for James’ arrest on March 9, 2022, but it took 15 months for deputies to catch up with him. In August, James’ father contacted authorities, reporting that his son was exhibiting signs of a mental health episode. Deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation but were unable to make contact with James. They requested that his father inform them once James left the room so they could arrest him. Unfortunately, the call was never made, and deputies did not return to the residence until Tuesday evening, when they discovered James’ parents dead.
Currently, authorities are still processing warrants related to James’ alleged crimes in Bexar County before he traveled to Austin. Additionally, James still faces an active domestic violence warrant from his 2022 arrest. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar stated that James may be charged with either murder or capital murder, depending on the evidence gathered.
As the investigation continues, the community is left in shock and mourning for the lives lost due to these senseless acts of violence. Authorities are working diligently to bring justice to the victims and their families while grappling with the complexities of mental health and its impact on criminal behavior.
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