Year: 2024

Traffic stop leads to SAPD officer shooting and killing a man, Chief McManus says

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SAN ANTONIO — According to San Antonio Police, a traffic stop led police to fatally shooting a man on the city’s south side early Thursday morning.  The incident happened around 2 a.m. in the 700 block of East Southcross Boulevard.  SAPD Chief William McManus says there was a physical fight between officers and the suspect … Read more

RECOMMENDATIONS: DOJ outlines advice to prevent failures in responses to future mass shootings

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The Justice Department report into the mass shooting at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two teachers includes a slew of recommendations designed to prevent similar failures in the future. Chief among them is that officers responding to such a crisis must prioritize neutralizing the shooter and aiding … Read more

READ FULL REPORT: DOJ issues report on Uvalde school shooting

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UVALDE – A major report released Thursday by the Department of Justice cited “cascading failures” by law enforcement in the handling of the shooting at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two teachers. In the 500+ page report, investigators identify several critical failures and other breakdowns prior to, … Read more

River Aid San Antonio collects more than 118,000 pounds of trash in Alamo City

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SAN ANTONIO – A local nonprofit organization is helping keep San Antonio beautiful by picking up trash around the city. Last year, River Aid San Antonio collected more than 118,000 pounds of trash. Charles Blank, executive director of the nonprofit, says their goal this year is 175,000. Blank said this year they are focusing on … Read more