Austin Police Department

A previous plea agreement fell apart when the judge refused to accept his request to stay out of prison.

He's currently serving a sentence for a conviction connected to a 2019 shooting.

A witness reported he was upset over having a laser pointer aimed in his direction.

The hold-up occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 7.

He was employed the as a para-employee by the Austin School District when he was charged in the case last fall.