Man shot, killed following alleged Southeast Side drug deal, SAPD says
The San Antonio Police Department is searching for suspects in connection with a deadly shooting Friday night.
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Centro CEO, tourists speak on safety after string of crimes across downtown
In the last three months, three tourists have died in downtown San Antonio due to crime. Now, some visiting the city have shared a concern for their safety.
Man drives into the Comal River while trying to run from police, New Braunfels officials say
Police said he sped off and crashed into the Comal River on Landa Park Drive with the back end of his vehicle in the water. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — New Braunfels Police say they arrrested a man they say crashed into the Comal River while trying to run from officers. The incident happened around10 a.m. … Read more
16-year-old faces upgraded murder charge after teen dies in northeast-side shooting
Family of the victim says he survived 10 days after a gunshot to the head. SAN ANTONIO — A 16-year-old who has been locked up in connection with a northeast-side shooting was in court Thursday to face a more serious charge. Because the victim has died, the teen is now looking at a murder charge. … Read more
Teen dies, Juvenile faced upgraded murder charge in connection to northeast side shooting
Family: victim survived ten days after a gunshot to the head. SAN ANTONIO — A 16-year-old who has been locked up in connection with a northeast side shooting was in court Thursday to face a more serious charge. Because the victim has died, the teen is now looking at a murder charge. KENS 5 reporter … Read more
Local senior still hurting after alleged attack by ‘high-five’ robbery suspects
Jose Santos Hernandez, 86, was left with cuts and bruises from the July 16 attack in his West side home. San Antonio police have released photos of two suspects in that case, hoping anyone who knows them will come forward.
‘This officer cared less’ | North Texas community activist reacts to video of Illinois police fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home
Activists say each time a new video is released of a black person being killed at the hands of police, it opens old wounds. DALLAS — A newly released body camera video has the nation’s attention focused on 36-year-old Sonya Massey, a black woman killed by Illinois sheriff’s deputies in her home. “We have been … Read more