Girl robbed, shot during early-morning meet-up in restaurant parking lot, SAPD says
A teenage girl was robbed and shot in a restaurant parking lot during a meet-up on the city’s West Side early Tuesday morning, according to San Antonio police.
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Man hospitalized after cutting; police search for suspect
A man is in the hospital after being cut in the face during an altercation on the city’s far West Side late Monday night, according to San Antonio police.
Family violence increases during the holidays, victim advocates warn. Here’s how to help.
There have been two domestic violence shootings in the last three days, authorities say. Police encourage the public to report abuse. SAN ANTONIO — For many, the holidays are a joyful time for family and traditions. However, family violence prevention workers warn they also present additional challenges for those experiencing domestic abuse. “We see an … Read more
‘He wasn’t just a body’ | Sister of San Marcos man found dead in Bexar County pleading for answers
51-year-old Pete Gonzales Eguia was found shot to death, dumped on the side of a road in Bexar County on December 9. HELOTES, Texas — The family of a man found shot to death on the side of a road in Helotes is praying someone comes forward with information that could lead to an arrest. … Read more
AT&T Stadium employee took $2K bribe to let ticketless fans into Cowboys game, police report says
Police said an officer at the stadium Sunday was told that a contracted ticketing employee at an entry gate let in a group of people who did not have tickets. ARLINGTON, Texas — An employee working at AT&T Stadium during the Cowboys game on Dec. 10 was arrested for allegedly letting people who didn’t have … Read more
‘It feels good’: Dignowity Hill SAFFE officer talks about connecting with community
As part of the SAFFE unit — an acronym for San Antonio Fear Free Environment — Officer Carlos Gutierrez is tasked with trying to prevent crime before it happens.
Austin police shoot, kill gunman outside Sixth Street bar Saturday night
A gunman who police say was attempting to get into a Sixth Street bar was shot and killed by officers on Saturday night.