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A complex investigation has been launched after a shooting spree in Texas left six people dead and two police officers injured. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Shane James, was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of four people in Austin. James is also accused of killing his parents, Phyllis James, 55, and Shane Matthew James Sr, 56, at their home in San Antonio.
The arrest came after James crashed his car while fleeing police following a shootout with an officer who suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson. Henderson stated that the suspect was involved in a “series of violent incidents” that occurred throughout the day on Tuesday. While the cause of death for the four victims in Austin has not been specified, three others were injured in the shootings.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar revealed that James had a history of mental health issues. In January 2022, he was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors for family assault after allegedly attacking a sibling and his parents. Despite the family’s plea that James did not belong in jail due to his severe mental health issues, he was released on March 7, 2023, and cut off his ankle monitor the following day. In August, deputies responded to a mental health call at James’ home, where he barricaded himself in his room and used racial slurs against the deputies.
The investigation is now focused on how James, who was unmedicated at the time of the attack, gained access to a weapon. Authorities are also urging neighbors to check their doorbell cameras to help establish a clearer timeline of events. Bexar County Sheriff Salazar described the crime scene at James’ parents’ home as “grisly,” but did not provide further details on how the victims were killed.
The shooting spree spanned across two major cities in Texas, leaving a trail of devastation. The motive behind the attacks is still unknown. Police believe that James is responsible for all the incidents and have linked him to the deaths of the four victims in Austin, as well as the injuries sustained by two police officers and a cyclist.
The injured victims are expected to make a full recovery, providing some hope amidst the tragedy. The authorities are working tirelessly to gather evidence and piece together the events leading up to the shooting spree. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of six lives and grapples with the impact of this senseless act of violence..
