Unanswered Questions Surround Austin Killing Spree and Motive

Shane James Jr., the man accused of a violent rampage in Austin and San Antonio that left six people dead and three injured, including his parents, is refusing to provide any clues about his motive. During a press conference, it was revealed that James Jr. used a legally purchased 1911 .45-caliber pistol in all of the shootings. The timeline of the attacks was also detailed, including a shooting at an Austin ISD officer, a drive-by shooting, a shooting of a bicyclist, a burglary, and a subsequent police pursuit that ended in a crash. James Jr. was arrested without further incident. Investigators are still unsure about his activities during a nearly six-hour period that day. James Jr. is facing multiple charges, including capital murder and aggravated assault against a public servant.
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