AUSTIN, Texas - A trial date has been set for Shane James, the man accused of killing six people across Austin and San Antonio in December 2023, with prosecutors announcing they will not seek the death penalty.
James appeared in Travis County court Wednesday, where testimony is scheduled to begin Oct. 29 following jury selection Oct. 26-28. The trial is expected to last three weeks.
James has been arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
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He is charged with capital murder of multiple persons, capital murder of a peace officer, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault causing bodily injury in connection with family violence.
James is accused of killing his parents in San Antonio before driving to Austin, where he allegedly shot and killed four more people and wounded three others, including two police officers. Authorities took James into custody Dec. 5, 2023, the same day as the Austin shootings.
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