Texas: Man accused of shooting his parents and killing four more people is arrested

A 34-year-old man was arrested in TexasSouth of U.Saccused of killing his parents, four other people and leaving three others injured, after a series of shootings, police reported this Wednesday.

The suspect, who suffers from mental problems, had already been arrested in January 2022 for a case of domestic violence against his parents and sister. He was released two months later with a tracking ankle bracelet that he later cut off, the county sheriff said. Béxarwhich houses the city of Saint Anthony, Javier Salazar.

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The shooting began on Tuesday morning in Austin, TexasSouth of U.S. It wasn’t until late at night that authorities realized all the attacks were related, Austin’s acting police chief said at a news conference. Robin Henderson.

“We firmly believe that a suspect is responsible for all incidents. He is in custody and no longer poses a threat to our community.” he added.

The man is accused of having killed four people in different parts of Austin, the state capital. He also injured a police officer near a school zone, then a bicyclist, and finally another officer who confronted him with gunfire following an emergency call. During Tuesday night, while being pursued by authorities, the suspect crashed the vehicle he was traveling in and was captured.

Meanwhile, in San Antonio, about 75 miles south of Austin, police said that after receiving a tip from colleagues in the Texas capital, they went to check a home linked to the suspect, where they found the bodies of a 55-year-old woman. and a 56-year-old man.

“They are believed to be the parents of the suspect currently in custody.Sheriff Salazar said at a press conference.

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Although carrying weapons in Texas is legal and does not require licenses or training, Salazar clarified that the law prevents people with a background like the suspect’s from owning a weapon.

Shooting murders are almost daily in the United States. Attempts to contain the proliferation of firearms in the country always encounter strong political resistance.

In late October, a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle opened fire at a bowling alley in Lewistonin the state of Maine. Ten minutes later he shot at a bar-restaurant in that city of 36,000 inhabitants. He murdered 18 people and the shooter was found dead.

Source: Elcomercio

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