Jason Copeland was arrested after a standoff with police.
On June 17, 1995, Jason Copeland, then 22 years old, walked into the Walter Rossler Company in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he had been previously employed. Armed with a .22-caliber rifle, he opened fire, killing his former supervisor and a coworker, and wounding another person. After the shooting, Copeland fled to his apartment, leading to a tense standoff with police. The standoff lasted for several hours before he surrendered to the authorities. Copeland was reportedly disgruntled over his dismissal from the company three weeks prior to the incident.
Following his arrest, Jason Copeland was charged with murder. The case garnered significant media attention due to the nature of the crime and the subsequent standoff. During his trial, the defense argued that Copeland was mentally ill, but he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life in prison. The incident highlighted issues related to workplace violence and the importance of mental health support for employees.