James Lawson charged with murder

James F. Lawson, 39, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jessica Cyrus.

Jessica Cyrus found dead

Cyrus was found shot to death in Lawson's hospital room on Thursday.

Lawson missing after shooting

Lawson reportedly left the hospital and was missing after police responded to Centerpoint Hospital at around 9:30 a.m.

Shooting occurred early Thursday

Officials believe the shooting occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.

Cyrus found in hospital room

Cyrus was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the chest in a reclining chair in Lawson's hospital room.

Lawson found at shopping center

Lawson was later found at a nearby shopping center, officials say.

Hospital surveillance video

Hospital surveillance video captured the moments leading up to the shooting.

Lawson enters room at 1:37 a.m.

At approximately 1:37 a.m., Lawson is allegedly seen on video entering his room and shutting the door.

Lawson faces victim in wheelchair

Seconds later, the door swung back open, and video shows Lawson in his wheelchair facing the victim who appeared to be struggling to breathe.

Lawson's cryptic remarks

Lawson made cryptic remarks during questioning, telling investigators, 'Maybe if you guys got cameras you seen … what happened'.

“Maybe if you guys got cameras you seen … what happened”

Lawson claims cameras tell whole story

The cameras say it all, Lawson allegedly told investigators.

“The cameras say it all”

Lawson's medical condition

Lawson uses a motorized wheelchair and reportedly had a severe urinary tract infection causing delirium.

Lawson's memory confusion

Lawson allegedly said his memory of the events was 'fuzzy' due to medication and a severe urinary tract infection.

“fuzzy”

Lawson's gun found

Officers found a holster, a box of 9 mm Magtech ammunition and a loose 9 mm round hidden in a compartment beneath the seat of the motorized wheelchair.

Lawson's gun history

Lawson allegedly told police the ammunition had been under his seat for a long time and he intended to resell it.

Lawson's bond

Lawson is in custody at the Jackson County Detention Center on a $250,000 cash-only bond.

Lawson's criminal history

Lawson has a lengthy criminal history, including a 2008 felony conviction for escaping from custody.