A Bexar County deputy shot a suspect several times after a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle.
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect was shot by a deputy several times after leading him on a high speed chase in south Bexar County.
On Saturday night, a BCSO deputy attempted to pull over a vehicle after his license plate scanner alerted to a stolen vehicle out of Atascosa County.
When the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over, Sheriff Javier Salazar said the driver took off at a high speed.
After a short chase, the suspect’s vehicle slowed down when it approached a dead-end road. This reportedly gave the deputy enough time to get out of the vehicle before the driver attempted a u-turn and started driving towards the deputy.
Salazar said the deputy proceeded to fire three to four shots, striking the suspect several times.
The suspect was taken to a local hospital but is in stable condition as he heads into surgery, according to Salazar.
The passenger in the vehicle was treated for minor injuries due to the crash, and will not be facing any charges at this time.
The suspect was identified as a 31-year-old male who reportedly has a lengthy criminal history and several warrants out for his arrest.
The deputy involved has worked on the force for approximately a year and will be placed on administrative duty as the investigation remains ongoing.