Austin : Police have identified the deceased as year - old Larry McQuilliams . He was an Austin resident and had a criminal history , authorities say . A police sergeant fired at the suspect while holding two guns , police chief says . The chief speculates that angry , unhealthy political rhetoric may have fed into the attack .
NEW : Police have identified the deceased as 49-year-old Larry McQuilliams . He was an Austin resident and had a criminal history , authorities say . A police sergeant shot at the gunman while holding two horses , police chief says . The chief speculates that angry , unhealthy political rhetoric may have fed into the attack .