State and local investigators continue piecing together the motive behind a deadly shootout in Melbourne, where 47-year-old William J Banks Jr., opened fire on police officers. The incident unfolded at the Pentagon Apartment Complex after Banks called 911 regarding a personal situation. Upon police arrival, Banks fired multiple rounds, prompting a standoff that lasted hours. SWAT teams and crisis negotiators attempted to diffuse the situation before Banks emerged armed, leading to a fatal exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. The officers involved are on administrative leave pending a comprehensive investigation by state authorities.