Crime Stoppers offers up to $5K reward in fatal shooting of 19-year-old on San Antonio’s northeast side

According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers were called around 8:14 p.m. Friday to the 3900 block of Thousand Oaks Drive for a shooting in progress. Upon arrival, police found 19-year-old Elijah Bernal in the parking lot with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Police said … Read more

Two people detained after knife fight breaks out in San Antonio’s Main Plaza, officials say

Both people were treated for non-life threatening injuries. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Two people were detained after a fight broke out along Main Plaza Wednesday afternoon, Bexar County authorities said. Emergency responders were called to the 100 block of Dolorosa Street near W Market Street and S Flores Street around 3:20 p.m., for a possible … Read more

Court documents reveal witness account led Midland deputies to body of dismembered man

A witness told Midland County deputies about a killing, leading investigators to human remains found inside a trailer storage bin. MIDLAND, Texas — A body has been recovered in Midland after a witness told police he saw a murder during the early hours of Monday morning. According to an affidavit, Midland County Sheriff’s Office deputies … Read more

‘They prolonged the gunfight:’ Woman injured in 2024 Market Square shootout files $1 million lawsuit

“We have every reason to believe that this could have been prevented by just an ordinary reasonable amount of care and security.” SAN ANTONIO — A woman injured during a deadly shootout at Market Square during the 2024 Fiesta de los Reyes celebration has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $1 million, alleging organizers and … Read more

Four men exonerated in Yogurt Shop Murders case to receive $35M settlement from City of Austin

The settlement would be a historic amount for the city and may require loans to pay out.  AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin has reached a tentative $35 million settlement with four men wrongly accused in the Austin yogurt shop murders. The settlement would be a historic amount for the city and rivals many … Read more

FedEx delivery driver arrested, accused of selling cocaine while on the job, GCSO says

Authorities say cocaine, MDMA (‘Molly’) and THC vape pens were collected as part of evidence in the arrest of Kenneth Hicks from Austin. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — An Austin man was not only delivering packages for FedEx, but authorities say he was also selling drugs. Now, Kenneth Hicks is behind bars facing numerous drug charges.  Gillespie … Read more

Surveillance video shows suspect flipping off camera during attempted car break-in on San Antonio’s west side

Rodriguez said he rushed outside moments later and believes the suspects escaped in a maroon SUV. SAN ANTONIO — A west-side homeowner says surveillance video captured a bold attempted car break-in outside his residence early Wednesday morning — including the suspect making an obscene gesture toward the camera before taking off. Noel Rodriguez said the … Read more