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 . A few hours later , they determined there were no explosives at the site . The chief speculates that angry , unhealthy political rhetoric may have fed into the attack .
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 .