SAPD officers ambushed as they investigated after-hours club, suspect hit by gunfire

Police say the suspect barricaded himself inside the club before surrendering and being taken to the hospital. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police officers were ambushed as they were investigating a hotspot of trouble at an illegal after-hours club on the southwest side of town. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday off the 5000 block … Read more

‘The message was clear, you’re on your own’ | SA trucking CEO testifies before Congress to address need for oversight into cargo thefts

Thefts are costing the industry $35 billion in losses, ultimately impacting consumer cost. Since 2021, there has been a 1500% increase in cargo thefts. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio CEO of a trucking company is sounding the alarm to the U.S. Senate about cargo thefts. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, thefts are … Read more

Man fires AR-style gun after wife caught him cheating, leading to standoff with SAPD, affidavit states

The victim says Arellano took out his black AR-style gun from the dresser and pointed it at her face before shooting the floor. A standoff with police then ensued. SAN ANTONIO — An arrest affidavit obtained by KENS 5 revealed that on Feb. 24, San Antonio police officers were involved in a standoff at a … Read more

‘She was barely starting to live’ | 16 year-old Darryl Barrera indicted for murder of Kaitlin Hernandez

In Nov. 2024, Barrera was certified to stand trial as an adult. SAN ANTONIO — A teen accused in the 2024 murder of 17 year-old Kaitlin Hernandez has been formally indicted by a grand jury for her murder. Authorities say 16 year-old Darryl Barrera strangled Hernandez to death after the two went for a walk … Read more

2 arrested after Pleasanton mother finds her teenage sons dead inside shed, authorities say

The two victims were 17 and 14 years old. Authorities say the unidentified suspects planned to rob them when “something went wrong” and shots rang out. PLEASANTON, Texas — Two juveniles are in custody and face capital murder charges as Pleasanton authorities continue to investigate the killings of two brothers this week. The victims were … Read more