Landlord’s boyfriend charged with murder after shooting death of tenant, police say

Police say detectives were able to gather enough evidence to charge the shooter, who was claiming self-defense, with murder three weeks after the shooting. SAN ANTONIO — A man was charged with murder three weeks after a dispute between a landlord and tenant led to a deadly shooting, police said. Back on December 14, police … Read more

Pair of SAPD officers who failed to respond to calls are latest to be suspended for neglect of duty

SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio police officers were each suspended 30 days late last year after failing to respond to calls for service during the same shift, city discipline records show. Officers Michael Garcia and Stephanie Cherry were served with the suspensions in November, for rules violations including neglect of duty, failing to obey … Read more

Police identify man hospitalized after getting struck by celebratory gunfire on New Year’s in Lufkin

He remains in the Tyler hospital as of 11:45 a.m. Monday, according to the city of Lufkin. LUFKIN, Texas — Officials have identified the man who was struck by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire during New Year’s festivities. Danny McKenna, 67, of Nacogdoches, was identified as the man who was hospitalized after an overnight … Read more