Man shot, killed during argument outside North Side food mart, San Antonio police say
One person is dead and another has been detained following a shooting on the city’s North Side late Thursday night, according to San Antonio police.
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San Antonio Zoo increasing security after rise in crimes at zoos in Texas
The CEO of the San Antonio Zoo isn’t taking any chances when it comes to the safety of animals, staff and guests. SAN ANTONIO — Another strange incident at a Texas Zoo leads to an investigation after someone cut a fence to the brown pelican habitat. The Houston Zoo said no animals were hurt but … Read more
Man charged with shooting rifle at off-duty officer
Robert Cantu is accused of shooting at an off-duty Windcrest police officer on a busy overpass on I-10 in east San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — A 48-year-old man remains in the Bexar County Jail under a $200,000 bond, charged with a frightening rifle attack on I-10 in east San Antonio. Robert Charles Cantu is facing … Read more
Anti-theft tracker at new home construction site leads San Antonio police to 2 burglary suspects
A tracker that was placed at a new home construction site in an effort to catch thieves led to the arrests of two suspects, according to San Antonio police.v
Deposit of blood-covered money led to arrest of Atascosa County EMS director
The Atascosa County Emergency Medical Services director has been fired after he admitted to law enforcement investigators that he took money belonging to a man injured in a high speed chase and later deposited the blood soaked currency at a bank.
Man who fatally shot 3 Texas teens in 1998 faces execution
An inmate convicted of killing three teenagers while they slept in a Texas Panhandle home more than 25 years ago is facing execution amid allegations that his trial was marred by racial bias.
Man walks into Texas police station and confesses to 10-year-old murder, police say
A man walked into a Texas police station over the weekend and confessed to a murder that occurred a decade ago.