‘We tell him we apologize.’ | San Antonio family says they are honoring toddler’s first year in heaven after he was killed in dog attack

“Rather than isolate ourselves and handle it alone, we decided to get together to celebrate, rather than just mourn.” SAN ANTONIO — One year after the tragic death of 1-year-old Jiryiah Johnson, his family gathered to honor his memory with a celebration they call his “first year in heaven.” Jiryiah was killed in October 2024 … Read more

Man arrested after shooting ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in the head outside San Antonio gas station, records show

Police have arrested Richardo Michael Haymon in connection to the fatal shooting of Ricardo Contreras at a west-side gas station. SAN ANTONIO — A suspect has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting that left a man dead and a car riddled with bullets outside west-side gas station The fatal shooting happened just before 3 … Read more

Driver arrested after suspected hit-and-run that injured motorcyclist in east San Antonio

Investigators said witnesses provided officers with the vehicle’s license plate number, which helped police locate the driver at his registered address. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police said a driver was arrested Friday afternoon after a hit-and-run crash on the east side left a motorcyclist injured. According to SAPD, officers were called just before 5 … Read more

Police investigate shooting that broke out during argument at west-side apartment courtyard

SAPD said a 25-year-old man was found shot in the lower body. The suspected shooter has not been located at this time. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police said an argument at a west-side apartment complex ended in one man being shot early Saturday morning. According to SAPD, officers were called around 2:36 a.m. to … Read more

SAPD: Security officer shoots armed man during disturbance at south-side Whataburger

Police said a man who was asked to leave during a disturbance at the location later returned with another suspect to confront the security officer. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police said a disturbance at a south-side Whataburger early Saturday morning ended in gunfire after a security officer shot a man who pulled a gun … Read more

Tensions flare as trial begins for former officers accused in 2023 shooting death of San Antonio woman

Testimony began Friday in the trial of three former SAPD officers charged in the 2023 shooting death of Melissa Perez as jurors heard opening statements. SAN ANTONIO — Judge Ron Rangel said both sides in a high-profile death case were so anxious to get started, they worked on seating a jury until almost midnight Thursday. … Read more