Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : A man has been arrested on capital murder charges following a fatal shooting spree that took place on Tuesday in both Austin and Bexar County. The suspect is accused of killing two people on Shadywood Drive in south Austin and shooting an Austin ISD officer at Northeast Early College High School. Additionally, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect as the potential perpetrator of a double homicide near San Antonio, where the victims were identified as the suspect’s parents.
In response to this tragic incident, state and local officials and agencies have provided statements. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office expressed their condolences for the victims and their families, thanking law enforcement agencies for their swift action in apprehending the dangerous suspect. The suspect has been charged with multiple counts of Capital Murder in Travis County, and the district attorney’s office will work on the prosecution in collaboration with other jurisdictions.
Governor Greg Abbott condemned the violence and emphasized that Texas is a law-and-order state, promising to provide all necessary resources to ensure justice is served. He urged Texans to pray for the families of the victims and for the recovery of the injured, including the Austin Police Officer and Austin ISD police officer.
Representative Erin Zwiener expressed frustration with the prevalence of gun violence and criticized the GOP’s failure to enact common-sense gun policies. She also raised concerns about the lack of warnings issued to the community despite multiple shooting incidents in different parts of Austin.
The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) offered prayers for the injured AISD Police Officer, who is also a CLEAT member, and reported that his injuries are not life-threatening.
As more statements are received, KXAN will continue to update the story. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence and the need for comprehensive measures to prevent such senseless acts in the future.