SAPD: Man assaulted by roommate after argument north of downtown; fight may have involved a sword

Initially, police said an argument escalated into a fight and spilled into the street. Police said a few men pulled out knives and one brought out a sword.

SAN ANTONIO — An argument turned into a street fight early Saturday morning where police say someone even brought out a sword.

Around 12:39 a.m., were called to the intersection of San Pedro Avenue and West Rosewood Road in San Antonio originally for a shooting.

A 22-year-old man told police that an unknown person started shooting towards him, however details of the shooting were not consistent of the injuries received, which was a cut wound in the upper body area.

In fact, no evidence of a shooting even happening was found, but a knife was.

The victim then confessed to police that his 25-year-old roommate allegedly assaulted him after an argument.

The roommate was then located and arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Initially, police told KENS 5 that a group of men were hanging out around the intersection when an argument started. That argument escalated into a fight and spilled into the street. Police said a few men pulled out knives and one brought out a sword.

This is a developing situation and KENS 5 will continue to update this article as we learn more.

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