Officers said the suspect pulled out a gun during the pursuit.
SAN ANTONIO — Another shooting involving San Antonio police happened early Monday morning. This is the 23rd shooting involving an SAPD officer this year.
San Antonio Police attempted to pull over a vehicle with two occupants at SW 29th Street at W Commerce Street near N General McMullen Drive around 1 a.m. for a traffic stop on the west side of town.
Both occupants fled during the attempted stop, and during the pursuit, one of the occupants pulled out a handgun, according to police. Two SAPD officers fired their service weapons, striking the suspect who pulled the gun.
Chief William McManus says the suspect was running from police when they shot him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
This is the 23rd shooting involving San Antonio Police this year.
Both SAPD officers have five years of service on the force. They will both be placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
Police say the suspect appears to be in his late 20s or early 30s. The scene remains under investigation.
This is a developing story.
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