San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 17800 block of La Cantera Terrace San Antonio Police Department 2026-09-23 | San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 17800 block of La Cantera Terrace
RAW: San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 700 Block of Southcross Blvd. San Antonio Police Department 2024-02-17 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, tomorrow afternoon SAPD will release a video from an Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on January 18, 2024. Below is a brief synopsis:700 block of Southcross. Two SAPD officers, riding in the same marked patrol vehicle, conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation. One officer contacted the driver and asked him to step out of the vehicle after smelling the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The driver refused and began to physically fight with the officers as the officers attempted to detain him. During the struggle, one officer observed the suspect with a handgun. Fearing for their lives, both officers pulled out their duty weapons and one officer fired a single round at the suspect, striking him. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing these incidents.Link to narrated version: youtu.be/BFHFDyLkJGM
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 700 Block of Southcross Blvd. San Antonio Police Department 2024-02-17 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, tomorrow afternoon SAPD will release a video from an Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on January 18, 2024. Below is a brief synopsis:700 block of Southcross. Two SAPD officers, riding in the same marked patrol vehicle, conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation. One officer contacted the driver and asked him to step out of the vehicle after smelling the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The driver refused and began to physically fight with the officers as the officers attempted to detain him. During the struggle, one officer observed the suspect with a handgun. Fearing for their lives, both officers pulled out their duty weapons and one officer fired a single round at the suspect, striking him. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing these incidents.Link to RAW: youtu.be/WZMeIMpJ_7U
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 6900 Block of Timbercreek Dr. San Antonio Police Department 2024-02-09 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at the 6900 Block of Timbercreek Dr. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:SAPD dispatchers received several 911 calls about a man shooting guns outside of an apartment complex. SAPD patrol officers responded to the location and attempted to secure the area near the suspect’s apartment back sliding door when one of the officers heard the suspect racking a gun. The suspect then fired several rounds and officers retreated behind nearby vehicles. The SAPD Negotiations Unit and SAPD SWAT were called to the scene. A SWAT officer, who was in an elevated position inside a SWAT armored vehicle, shot at the suspect after observing the suspect point his firearm at the officers from the back patio area behind the privacy fence. The suspect was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital in stable condition. No one else was injured. The suspect was charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant and two counts of Deadly Conduct – Firearm. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/H85bOjIPQs0
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 6900 Block of Timbercreek Dr. San Antonio Police Department 2024-02-09 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at the 6900 Block of Timbercreek Dr. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:SAPD dispatchers received several 911 calls about a man shooting guns outside of an apartment complex. SAPD patrol officers responded to the location and attempted to secure the area near the suspect’s apartment back sliding door when one of the officers heard the suspect racking a gun. The suspect then fired several rounds and officers retreated behind nearby vehicles. The SAPD Negotiations Unit and SAPD SWAT were called to the scene. A SWAT officer, who was in an elevated position inside a SWAT armored vehicle, shot at the suspect after observing the suspect point his firearm at the officers from the back patio area behind the privacy fence. The suspect was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital in stable condition. No one else was injured. The suspect was charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant and two counts of Deadly Conduct – Firearm. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/YzS_nS48P9g
SAPD Human Trafficking Awareness Month San Antonio Police Department 2024-01-23 | #SAPD Special Victims Unit tells us how to protect our children from Human Trafficking. Know the signs, talk with your children, because January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: DWI Arrest of San Antonio Councilman San Antonio Police Department 2024-01-11 | Consistent with the Department’s Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department has published this body camera footage of a DWI Arrest that occurred on December 29, 2023.
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 4400 Block of W. Commerce San Antonio Police Department 2023-12-22 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released the video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Monday, November 27, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: Two SAPD officers riding in the same marked patrol vehicle attempted to conduct a traffic stop by activating their emergency lights. The suspect vehicle slowed down and the suspect in the passenger seat jumped out. The officer in the passenger seat jumped out of the patrol vehicle and chased the suspect on foot, while yelling commands. The second officer driving the patrol vehicle, drove towards the suspect and quickly got out of the vehicle. The suspect continued to run, turned towards the officers, and pointed a gun in their direction. One of the officers yelled out when he observed the gun and both officers fired several rounds at the suspect, striking him. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured. A loaded handgun was recovered near the suspect.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/_6NexExrXVQ
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: Somerset/ IH 35 San Antonio Police Department 2023-12-22 | Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: While conducting undercover surveillance, the Covert Response Unit observed a wanted suspect exit a building and enter the passenger side of a suspect vehicle near West Commerce and 36th St. The Covert Response Unit followed the vehicle as it departed the location and requested marked patrol units and SAPD EAGLE to assist in following the suspect vehicle. An officer turned on his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle stopped on the side of the road when the suspect crawled out of the passenger window with a gun and ran across the road towards a field as officers yelled at the suspect to drop his weapon. The suspect fired a gunshot at officers, striking an officer’s chest body armor. Several officers returned fire as they ran after the suspect, striking him. The suspect was transported to the hospital and is currently facing charges for Unlawful Carry of a Weapon/Felony Conviction, Possession of a CS 1-4 grams, Evading Arrest/Detention, and Aggravated Assault Against a Peace Officer. Three other passengers were detained at the scene. No one else was injured. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing these incidents.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/D6ONTCxuIM0
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 4400 Block of W. Commerce San Antonio Police Department 2023-12-22 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released the video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Monday, November 27, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: Two SAPD officers riding in the same marked patrol vehicle attempted to conduct a traffic stop by activating their emergency lights. The suspect vehicle slowed down and the suspect in the passenger seat jumped out. The officer in the passenger seat jumped out of the patrol vehicle and chased the suspect on foot, while yelling commands. The second officer driving the patrol vehicle, drove towards the suspect and quickly got out of the vehicle. The suspect continued to run, turned towards the officers, and pointed a gun in their direction. One of the officers yelled out when he observed the gun and both officers fired several rounds at the suspect, striking him. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured. A loaded handgun was recovered near the suspect.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/rMb5_gejvzw
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: Somerset/ IH 35 San Antonio Police Department 2023-12-22 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released the video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: While conducting undercover surveillance, the Covert Response Unit observed a wanted suspect exit a building and enter the passenger side of a suspect vehicle near West Commerce and 36th St. The Covert Response Unit followed the vehicle as it departed the location and requested marked patrol units and SAPD EAGLE to assist in following the suspect vehicle. An officer turned on his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle stopped on the side of the road when the suspect crawled out of the passenger window with a gun and ran across the road towards a field as officers yelled at the suspect to drop his weapon. The suspect fired a gunshot at officers, striking an officer’s chest body armor. Several officers returned fire as they ran after the suspect, striking him. The suspect was transported to the hospital and is currently facing charges for Unlawful Carry of a Weapon/Felony Conviction, Possession of a CS 1-4 grams, Evading Arrest/Detention, and Aggravated Assault Against a Peace Officer. Three other passengers were detained at the scene. No one else was injured. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing these incidents.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/RmpIOCfeKZQ
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 2500 Block of S. General McMullen San Antonio Police Department 2023-11-22 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released the video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the 2500 Block of S. General McMullen Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: Just after 1 A.M., a San Antonio police officer drove through an apartment complex when he observed a male with a handgun in his front waistband. The officer exited his marked patrol vehicle and called out to the male who immediately took off running through the apartment complex. The officer ran after the male and deployed his taser but was unsuccessful. As the foot pursuit continued, the male tripped and fell. The officer and the suspect struggled over the suspect’s handgun as the suspect reached towards his waistband to grab it. The officer stepped back and fired several rounds at the suspect, striking him. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/Iym9YISyzDQ
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 2500 Block of S. General McMullen San Antonio Police Department 2023-11-22 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released the video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the 2500 Block of S. General McMullen Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: Just after 1 A.M., a San Antonio police officer drove through an apartment complex when he observed a male with a handgun in his front waistband. The officer exited his marked patrol vehicle and called out to the male who immediately took off running through the apartment complex. The officer ran after the male and deployed his taser but was unsuccessful. As the foot pursuit continued, the male tripped and fell. The officer and the suspect struggled over the suspect’s handgun as the suspect reached towards his waistband to grab it. The officer stepped back and fired several rounds at the suspect, striking him. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/mHg7IkLNyRE
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: Gus Garcia San Antonio Police Department 2023-11-15 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released the video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Colima and Gus Garcia. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:On October 17, 2023, at approximately 5:00 am, two SAPD officers observed a vehicle with an expired registration at the 500 block of West Cevallos and attempted to conduct a traffic stop by activating their emergency lights. As the suspect vehicle came to a stop, both the driver and the passenger exited the vehicle and began to run. The driver of the vehicle was quickly apprehended while the passenger continued to run through the neighborhood with a gun in his hand. The suspect attempted to jump a fence near a home on Gus Garcia and one of the Officers yelled at the suspect to drop his gun. The suspect turned towards the officers and raised his gun; the officers then fired their weapons at the suspect, striking him. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured. A second firearm was found concealed in the suspect’s waistband. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/7xtByCF936k
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: Gus Garcia San Antonio Police Department 2023-11-15 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released the video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Colima and Gus Garcia. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:On October 17, 2023, at approximately 5:00 am, two SAPD officers observed a vehicle with an expired registration at the 500 block of West Cevallos and attempted to conduct a traffic stop by activating their emergency lights. As the suspect vehicle came to a stop, both the driver and the passenger exited the vehicle and began to run. The driver of the vehicle was quickly apprehended while the passenger continued to run through the neighborhood with a gun in his hand. The suspect attempted to jump a fence near a home on Gus Garcia and one of the Officers yelled at the suspect to drop his gun. The suspect turned towards the officers and raised his gun; the officers then fired their weapons at the suspect, striking him. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured. A second firearm was found concealed in the suspect’s waistband. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/LnFujNDkrIM
Domestic Violence Awareness: A Victims Journal San Antonio Police Department 2023-10-19 | October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜To bring awareness, San Antonio police officers will read excerpts from a domestic violence victim's personal journal. Her story. Her name. Tammy Ramirez. 💜If you are a victim of domestic violence, know you are never alone. Please call your local SAPD Substation, and ask to speak with a victim advocate. For more information go to: sa.gov/.../Dep.../SAPD/Services/Victims-Advocacy
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 3100 Block of Roosevelt Ave. San Antonio Police Department 2023-10-14 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the 3100 block of Roosevelt Ave. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:At around 9:30 p.m., SAPD received several 911 calls for a male suspect that was stealing items from a restaurant storage and was armed with a gun and a machete. Officers were dispatched to the location. The suspect jumped the fence from the restaurant to a nearby apartment complex. An employee confronted the suspect who took out a machete and began swinging it at the employee. The suspect then ran through the apartment complex with the backpacks still in his possession. As an officer ran through the complex in an attempt to locate the suspect, the suspect suddenly tripped and fell to the ground as an employee stood close by. The suspect stood up holding the machete in his right hand and ignored the officer’s commands to stop and drop the machete. Fearing the suspect would assault someone with the machete, the officer fired two rounds at the suspect and struck him. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/8JrQGNEa3TY
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 3100 Block of Roosevelt Ave. San Antonio Police Department 2023-10-14 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the 3100 block of Roosevelt Ave. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:At around 9:30 p.m., SAPD received several 911 calls for a male suspect that was stealing items from a restaurant storage and was armed with a gun and a machete. Officers were dispatched to the location. The suspect jumped the fence from the restaurant to a nearby apartment complex. An employee confronted the suspect who took out a machete and began swinging it at the employee. The suspect then ran through the apartment complex with the backpacks still in his possession. As an officer ran through the complex in an attempt to locate the suspect, the suspect suddenly tripped and fell to the ground as an employee stood close by. The suspect stood up holding the machete in his right hand and ignored the officer’s commands to stop and drop the machete. Fearing the suspect would assault someone with the machete, the officer fired two rounds at the suspect and struck him. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/Gs1qB_Xi3Wk
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 100 Block of Prestwick San Antonio Police Department 2023-09-23 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 4th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:While on patrol, two officers assigned with the SAPD Covert Response Unit, received information on the location of a suspect, who was wanted on 4 warrants for Aggravated Robbery. Both officers, each in a separate vehicle, drove to the rear of the apartment complex to apprehend the suspect. As the first officer arrived, the suspect began walking away from the officer while having his left hand in his pocket. The officer gave him commands to show him his hands and the suspect removed a cell phone from his left pocket. Officers continued to give commands when the suspect turned and began to walk away from the officers, while reaching into his front pockets. One officer deployed his Taser on the suspect, causing the suspect to fall forward. As the suspect fell, he rotated his body around, pointing a firearm at both officers. Both officers discharged their firearms at the suspect, striking him. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Jacob String, was pronounced deceased at the scene.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/aK1bq4JKQjk
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 2200 Block of IH 10 E San Antonio Police Department 2023-09-23 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 30th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:Street Crimes Unit officers were conducting surveillance at the 6800 block of Cross Spring for a suspect wanted on a warrant for Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant. Officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled, striking a marked patrol unit. The suspect drove the wrong way on IH 10 E access road and crashed into a civilian vehicle and then fled on foot as officers ran after him. The suspect fired multiple rounds at the officers, striking one officer on his arm. Two officers shot multiple rounds at the suspect who continued to run down a grassy embankment onto the main lanes of IH 10 E. While on the highway, the suspect began pointing his gun and shooting at passing motorists in an attempt to gain access to a vehicle. Two officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect, striking him. The suspect, 40-year-old Michael Kirkland, was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/zDGt1E_2YaE
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 600 Block of SW Loop 410 San Antonio Police Department 2023-09-23 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 30th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:Undercover detectives assigned to the Property Crimes Task Force, located a stolen vehicle in the northwest part of San Antonio which had been involved in multiple vehicle burglaries. Officers maintained surveillance on the stolen vehicle as it drove from IH 10 to Loop 410, eventually exiting at Highway 151 and entering the parking lot at the 600 block of SW Loop 410. The driver of the stolen vehicle exited the front passenger door and fled on foot. The second suspect exited the vehicle but was quickly apprehended. An undercover detective ran after the suspect and ordered him to stop. The suspect continued to flee from police and then reached into his clothing to retrieve a handgun. A single gunshot was heard, and an undercover detective fell to the ground. An officer, who observed the detective fall after hearing the gunshot, drew his weapon and fired multiple rounds at the suspect who was running with a gun in his hand. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Victor Fernandes, was struck several times and later pronounced deceased at the scene. The detective was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. During the investigation, it was discovered the detective accidentally shot himself.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/2K1DlHhiS7U
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 2200 Block of IH 10 E San Antonio Police Department 2023-09-23 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 30th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:Street Crimes Unit officers were conducting surveillance at the 6800 block of Cross Spring for a suspect wanted on a warrant for Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant. Officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled, striking a marked patrol unit. The suspect drove the wrong way on IH 10 E access road and crashed into a civilian vehicle and then fled on foot as officers ran after him. The suspect fired multiple rounds at the officers, striking one officer on his arm. Two officers shot multiple rounds at the suspect who continued to run down a grassy embankment onto the main lanes of IH 10 E. While on the highway, the suspect began pointing his gun and shooting at passing motorists in an attempt to gain access to a vehicle. Two officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect, striking him. The suspect, 40-year-old Michael Kirkland, was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/maQ7F3hDIHs
San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 600 Block of SW Loop 410 San Antonio Police Department 2023-09-23 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 30th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:Undercover detectives assigned to the Property Crimes Task Force, located a stolen vehicle in the northwest part of San Antonio which had been involved in multiple vehicle burglaries. Officers maintained surveillance on the stolen vehicle as it drove from IH 10 to Loop 410, eventually exiting at Highway 151 and entering the parking lot at the 600 block of SW Loop 410. The driver of the stolen vehicle exited the front passenger door and fled on foot. The second suspect exited the vehicle but was quickly apprehended. An undercover detective ran after the suspect and ordered him to stop. The suspect continued to flee from police and then reached into his clothing to retrieve a handgun. A single gunshot was heard and an undercover detective fell to the ground. An officer, who observed the detective fall after hearing the gunshot, drew his weapon and fired multiple rounds at the suspect who was running with a gun in his hand. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Victor Fernandes, was struck several times and later pronounced deceased at the scene. The detective was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. During the investigation, it was discovered the detective accidentally shot himself.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/cI-nv_x0nSc
RAW| San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: 100 Block of Prestwick San Antonio Police Department 2023-09-23 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 4th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:While on patrol, two officers assigned with the SAPD Covert Response Unit, received information on the location of a suspect, who was wanted on 4 warrants for Aggravated Robbery. Both officers, each in a separate vehicle, drove to the rear of the apartment complex to apprehend the suspect. As the first officer arrived, the suspect began walking away from the officer while having his left hand in his pocket. The officer gave him commands to show him his hands and the suspect removed a cell phone from his left pocket. Officers continued to give commands when the suspect turned and began to walk away from the officers, while reaching into his front pockets. One officer deployed his Taser on the suspect, causing the suspect to fall forward. As the suspect fell, he rotated his body around, pointing a firearm at both officers. Both officers discharged their firearms at the suspect, striking him. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Jacob String, was pronounced deceased at the scene.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/xcGkyE0TYz4
SAPD’s Latent Fingerprint Examiners 🔍 San Antonio Police Department 2023-09-18 | This year for National Forensic Science Week #SAPD is showcasing our Latent Fingerprint Examiner Unit! This Civilian unit does so much to help detectives, as it is their job to examine fingerprints taken from crime scenes and get those fingerprints identified. When those prints are identified, it helps the detectives solve the case by placing that suspect at the scene.A big thank you to our latent fingerprint examiners as well as everyone else in forensic science all over the world. Happy National Forensic Science Week!💙
Officer Spotlight: SAPD Officer Steven Flores San Antonio Police Department 2023-08-11 | Officer Spotlight! Meet San Antonio Police Officer Steven Flores!Officer Flores has been with SAPD for 4 years and is currently assigned to the SAPD Traffic Unit - DOT. Born in Brownsville, Texas, Steven Flores moved to Monterrey, Mexico where he lived until he was 18 years old. Wanting to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Flores moved the U.S. to pursue his dream career! Flores also currently serves our country in The United States Marine Corps Reserves!Keep up the great work Officer Flores!
San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 6900 Block of IH-35 San Antonio Police Department 2023-08-08 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:At approximately 11 am, SAPD officers were at the location after receiving a tip that a suspect wanted for multiple warrants was staying at the hotel. After several hours of conducting surveillance, officers observed the suspect enter the vehicle he was known to drive. A detective, wearing a tactical vest that was labeled with “POLICE” on the front and back, quickly approached and ordered the suspect to show his hands. The suspect fled on foot holding a gun in his hand. As officers chased the suspect on foot, uniformed officers in two subdued marked patrol vehicles made the location to assist in apprehending the suspect. The suspect continued to run towards the access road. Officers in one of the patrol vehicles saw the suspect running in their direction with a gun in his hand and drew their firearms. The officer driving the vehicle slowed down and shot twice through the windshield of the patrol vehicle, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Both the SAPD Shooting Team and the Internal Affairs Unit are conducting separate and concurrent inquiries. Their findings will be sent to the Bexar County District Attorney's office for an independent review.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/-6GYlftbyrg
RAW| San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 6900 Block of IH-35 San Antonio Police Department 2023-08-08 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:At approximately 11 am, SAPD officers were at the location after receiving a tip that a suspect wanted for multiple warrants was staying at the hotel. After several hours of conducting surveillance, officers observed the suspect enter the vehicle he was known to drive. A detective, wearing a tactical vest that was labeled with “POLICE” on the front and back, quickly approached and ordered the suspect to show his hands. The suspect fled on foot holding a gun in his hand. As officers chased the suspect on foot, uniformed officers in two subdued marked patrol vehicles made the location to assist in apprehending the suspect. The suspect continued to run towards the access road. Officers in one of the patrol vehicles saw the suspect running in their direction with a gun in his hand and drew their firearms. The officer driving the vehicle slowed down and shot twice through the windshield of the patrol vehicle, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Both the SAPD Shooting Team and the Internal Affairs Unit are conducting separate and concurrent inquiries. Their findings will be sent to the Bexar County District Attorney's office for an independent review.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/N6mKb1E_f-I
San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 6200 Block of Old Pearsall Rd. San Antonio Police Department 2023-06-24 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:Just after midnight, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex at the 6200 block of Old Pearsall Rd for a disturbance involving a woman who was destroying property at the apartment complex. As officers were trying to identify the 46-year-old woman in the apartment complex, she walked away and then began to run to her apartment, locking herself inside. Officers began communicating with her through the window on her patio. After several minutes, the woman threw a glass candle through the window striking one of the officers. Officers observed the female grab a hammer inside the apartment. One officer drew his weapon and notified dispatch that he had the woman at gunpoint and additional officers arrived at the scene. Officers continued to talk to her to try to get her to come out of the residence. Two officers jumped over the patio railing at which point the woman ran forward with the hammer towards the window striking it and shattering it. One officer drew his firearm and fired several shots at the female. The woman retreated backwards during the first round of gunshots but soon after came towards the patio door, still holding the hammer in her hand. At this time, two other officers shot towards the woman, along with the first officer who fired the first round of gunshots striking her. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS and was identified as Melissa Perez.Both the SAPD Shooting Team and the Internal Affairs Unit are conducting separate and concurrent inquiries. Their findings will be sent to the Bexar County District Attorney's office for an independent review. Link to Raw: youtu.be/Xv8Ma3uEnDM
RAW| San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 6200 Block of Old Pearsall Rd. San Antonio Police Department 2023-06-24 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:Just after midnight, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex at the 6200 block of Old Pearsall Rd for a disturbance involving a woman who was destroying property at the apartment complex. As officers were trying to identify the 46-year-old woman in the apartment complex, she walked away and then began to run to her apartment, locking herself inside. Officers began communicating with her through the window on her patio. After several minutes, the woman threw a glass candle through the window striking one of the officers. Officers observed the female grab a hammer inside the apartment. One officer drew his weapon and notified dispatch that he had the woman at gunpoint and additional officers arrived at the scene. Officers continued to talk to her to try to get her to come out of the residence. Two officers jumped over the patio railing at which point the woman ran forward with the hammer towards the window striking it and shattering it. One officer drew his firearm and fired several shots at the female. The woman retreated backwards during the first round of gunshots but soon after came towards the patio door, still holding the hammer in her hand. At this time, two other officers shot towards the woman, along with the first officer who fired the first round of gunshots striking her. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS and was identified as Melissa Perez.Both the SAPD Shooting Team and the Internal Affairs Unit are conducting separate and concurrent inquiries. Their findings will be sent to the Bexar County District Attorney's office for an independent review. Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/BGAU-Raq80Q
RAW | San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 100 Block of Sonora San Antonio Police Department 2023-06-17 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 27th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:At approximately 11:00 pm, officers responded to calls regarding an individual shooting a gun in a residential neighborhood in 100 block of Sonora. Officers located the suspect who had a gun in his hand and gave him verbal commands to drop the gun. The suspect then raised the firearm and pointed the gun towards the officers. Two officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect multiple times. The suspect, 42-year-old Arturo Fuentes was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. No one else was injured during the incident. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/ooXWpQM0j3A
San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 100 Block of Sonora San Antonio Police Department 2023-06-17 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 27th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:At approximately 11:00 pm, officers responded to calls regarding an individual shooting a gun in a residential neighborhood in 100 block of Sonora. Officers located the suspect who had a gun in his hand and gave him verbal commands to drop the gun. The suspect then raised the firearm and pointed the gun towards the officers. Two officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect multiple times. The suspect, 42-year-old Arturo Fuentes was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. No one else was injured during the incident. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/y2lrnEXZy20
San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 15600 block of Knollhollow San Antonio Police Department 2023-05-28 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:At approximately 7:30 pm, officers responded to a neighbor disturbance involving a gun in the 15600 block of Knollhollow. As officers approached the suspect’s residence, they could hear him screaming in his backyard. Officers called the SAPD Mental Health Unit. During this time, a second call was made from the victim that the suspect was back outside, naked and holding a rifle. The suspect did not respond to the officer’s commands and continued to shout indiscriminately. At one point the suspect used the hood of a patrol vehicle to post the rifle in a shooting position, pointing the rifle at officers. A supervisor on scene fired his weapon several times, striking the suspect once in the left arm. Officers rendered first aid to the suspect, and he was transported to the hospital by EMS. The 22-year-old suspect, Bryan Spangrud, is currently facing two counts of Deadly Conduct and Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw Version: youtu.be/NeMemlWNafQ
RAW | San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 15600 Block of Knollhollow San Antonio Police Department 2023-05-28 | Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released video from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident.At approximately 7:30pm, officers responded to a neighbor disturbance involving a gun in the 15600 block of Knollhollow. As officers approached the suspect’s residence, they could hear him screaming in his backyard. Officers called the SAPD Mental Health Unit. During this time, a second call was made from the victim that the suspect was back outside, naked and holding a rifle. The suspect did not respond to the officer’s commands and continued to shout indiscriminately. At one point the suspect used the hood of a patrol vehicle to post the rifle in a shooting position, pointing the rifle at officers. A supervisor on scene fired his weapon several times, striking the suspect once in the left arm. Officers rendered first aid to the suspect, and he was transported to the hospital by EMS. The 22-year-old suspect, Bryan Spangrud, is currently facing two counts of Deadly Conduct and Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Narrated Version: youtu.be/ZZxcx_QVr10
RAW | San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 1000 Block of Gillette Blvd. San Antonio Police Department 2023-04-26 | Narrated Video: youtu.be/blBxIFt9mzQConsistent with the Department's Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department, today, released video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 29th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:On March 29th, 2023, at approximately 12:45 pm, two SAPD officers responded to a call for a shooting in progress at Arnold Park, 1011 Gillette Blvd. Upon arriving, witnesses directed the officers to the suspect, who was still in the park. As the officers approached, the suspect stood up, pointed a handgun at his head, then pointed it at the officers and fired. Both officers returned fire, hitting the suspect. After a short foot chase, the suspect was apprehended, and the handgun he threw to the ground was recovered. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Raul Arzola, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident. Arzola has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant and three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon for firing towards civilians in the park.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.
RAW | San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 1300 Block of S. Mesquite St. San Antonio Police Department 2023-04-26 | Narrated Video: youtu.be/LdpSCDUCnCoConsistent with the Department's Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department, today, released video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 28th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: On March 28th, 2023, at around 2:15 pm, officers were dispatched to a shooting at the 200 block of Essex St. When the officers arrived, they were directed to the suspect's residence on the 1300 block of S. Mesquite St. An officer encountered the suspect outside his home, and the suspect fired on the officers. The officers returned fire before taking cover. The suspect entered and exited the house on two occasions, firing at officers while inside the home. He then took a position between two vehicles and continued to engage the officers. An officer found a location that provided visibility of the suspect and fired a single shot, incapacitating him. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Paul Palafox, was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries on March 31st. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.
San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 1300 Block of S. Mesquite St. San Antonio Police Department 2023-04-26 | Consistent with the Department's Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department, today, released video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 28th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: On March 28th, 2023, at around 2:15 pm, officers were dispatched to a shooting at the 200 block of Essex St. When the officers arrived, they were directed to the suspect's residence on the 1300 block of S. Mesquite St. An officer encountered the suspect outside his home, and the suspect fired on the officers. The officers returned fire before taking cover. The suspect entered and exited the house on two occasions, firing at officers while inside the home. He then took a position between two vehicles and continued to engage the officers. An officer found a location that provided visibility of the suspect and fired a single shot, incapacitating him. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Paul Palafox, was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries on March 31st. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw Video: youtu.be/lq8PYLvJUUs
San Antonio Police Department Critical Incident Video Release: 1000 Block of Gillette Blvd. San Antonio Police Department 2023-04-26 | Consistent with the Department's Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department, today, released video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 29th, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: On March 29th, 2023, at approximately 12:45 pm, two SAPD officers responded to a call for a shooting in progress at Arnold Park, 1011 Gillette Blvd. Upon arriving, witnesses directed the officers to the suspect, who was still in the park. As the officers approached, the suspect stood up, pointed a handgun at his head, then pointed it at the officers and fired. Both officers returned fire, hitting the suspect. After a short foot chase, the suspect was apprehended, and the handgun he threw to the ground was recovered. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Raul Arzola, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident. Arzola has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant and three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon for firing towards civilians in the park.As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw video: youtu.be/bQNjOolk-SI
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San Antonio Police Department: Critical Incident Video Release 2100 Block of SW Loop 410 San Antonio Police Department 2023-02-22 | Consistent with the Department's Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department, today, released video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: On January 24, 2023 at approximately 10:50 pm, two officers were patrolling in the same vehicle and stopped in the parking lot of a motel at the 2100 block of SW Loop 410. The officers contacted the occupants of a van that was parked in the parking lot. The initiating officer asked the suspect, who was sitting in the driver’s seat, to step out of the vehicle because he observed knives in his immediate vicinity. While trying to identify the suspect, the partnering officer asked the suspect what he had in his jacket pocket and was handed a black pouch by the suspect. The partnering officer found a plastic baggie inside the pouch containing what he believed to be narcotics residue. The partnering officer attempted to detain the suspect and place him in handcuffs when the suspect physically resisted and pulled a handgun from a holster. The suspect fired two rounds at the partnering officer. The initiating officer ran around the van to assist the partnering officer who was struggling with the armed suspect. The initiating officer fired two rounds, striking the suspect. Officers immediately began performing life saving measures, however, the 50-year-old suspect, Edward Nandin, died at the scene from his injuries. No officers were injured during this incident. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Link to Raw Video: youtu.be/RniVEPGEW-Y
San Antonio Police Department: Critical Incident Video Release 1400 block of Culebra Road San Antonio Police Department 2023-01-24 | Consistent with the Department’s Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department published footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred January 4, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident:On the listed date, at approximately 8:30 p.m., patrol officers received a call for an individual who appeared to be intoxicated and brandishing a firearm near the corner strip located at the 1400 block of Culebra Rd. and was hiding at a nearby motel. When the officers arrived, they were told that the individual was in a room on the second floor of the motel. One officer went upstairs to contact the individual and knocked on the motel room door. The suspect opened the door and pointed a gun in the direction of the officer. Both officers immediately saw the male with the gun and began shooting at the suspect, striking him multiple times. No one else was injured during the incident. The 44-year-old suspect, Jose Iruegas, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He has been charged with two counts of Terroristic Threats Against a Peace Officer. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.Un-narrated video: youtu.be/193bZFPubvo
RAW | San Antonio Police Department: Critical Incident Video Release 1400 block of Culebra Road San Antonio Police Department 2023-01-24 | Narrated Video: youtu.be/N81v4Kyg9xQConsistent with the Department’s Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department published footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred January 4, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the incident: On the listed date at approximately 8:30 pm, patrol officers received a call for an individual who appeared to be intoxicated and brandishing a firearm near the corner strip located at the 1400 block of Culebra Rd. and was hiding at a nearby motel. When the officers arrived, they were told that the individual was in a room on the second floor of the motel. One officer went upstairs to contact the individual and knocked on the motel room door. The suspect opened the door and pointed a gun in the direction of the officer. Both officers immediately saw the male with the gun and began shooting at the suspect, striking him multiple times. No one else was injured during the incident. The 44-year-old suspect, Jose Iruegas, was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He has been charged with two counts of Terroristic Threats Against a Peace Officer. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the incident.
Officer Spotlight: SAPD Officer Richard Odoms San Antonio Police Department 2023-01-13 | Meet #SAPD Officer Richard Odoms! Officer Odoms has patrolled the streets of San Antonio for 24 years, all while professionally fighting in MMA. Officer Odoms went on to become a champion through the Legacy Fighting Alliance. Watch his incredible story that led him to become one of San Antonio's Finest!
One Year Later: Lina Sardar Khil San Antonio Police Department 2022-12-20 | December 20, 2022 marks the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of little Lina Khil. SAPD PIO, with the help of the Special Victim’s Unit, produced this video to highlight the investigative efforts, agencies and the communities help that have gone into this year-long investigation. Anyone with any information can call SAPD’s Missing Persons Unit at 210-207-7660 or Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $50,000 for any information leading to finding Lina. The Islamic Center of San Antonio is also offering a reward.
San Antonio Police Department: Critical Incident Video Release of Hit & Run Investigation on 11/6/22 San Antonio Police Department 2022-11-11 | Consistent with the Department’s Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department has published this body camera footage of the preliminary investigation on November 6, 2022, SAPD22242854.
OFFICER SPOTLIGHT ✨✨ SAPD Officer Fadhli San Antonio Police Department 2022-10-28 | Meet #SAPD Officer Fadhli from our Traffic Unit! We’re featuring Officer Fadhli on our Officer Spotlight💙 Watch his incredible story that led him to becoming an #SAPD Officer.
San Antonio Police Department: Critical Incident Video Release 3200 West Martin San Antonio Police Department 2022-10-12 | SAN ANTONIO (October 12, 2022) – Consistent with the Department’s Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department published footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred September 18.At around 8:50 a.m., two SAPD officers on patrol received information from a confidential source about an individual suspected of robbing stores, who was also wanted on multiple warrants. Officers were told the wanted male was in the area of West Martin Street. The officers contacted an individual on a bicycle who matched the description of the suspect in the 3200 block of West Martin Street. The first officer exited the patrol vehicle and approached the suspect. The suspect refused to provide his full name, and as the officer went to detain the suspect, he began to resist. The suspect told the officer, “I have a gun, I’m gonna shoot you" and reached toward his waistband. One officer deployed his service weapon and fired multiple times, striking the suspect. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Alejandro Vitela, was pronounced deceased at the scene.As with all officer-involved shootings, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office is investigating.Link to raw version: youtu.be/pzJpy6TIBdk
RAW | San Antonio Police Department: Critical Incident Video Release 3200 West Martin San Antonio Police Department 2022-10-12 | NARRATED VERSION: youtu.be/uLqYewnp7qUSAN ANTONIO (October 12, 2022) – Consistent with the Department’s Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department published footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred September 18.At around 8:50 a.m., two SAPD officers on patrol received information from a confidential source about an individual suspected of robbing stores, who was also wanted on multiple warrants. Officers were told the wanted male was in the area of West Martin Street. The officers contacted an individual on a bicycle who matched the description of the suspect in the 3200 block of West Martin Street. The first officer exited the patrol vehicle and approached the suspect. The suspect refused to provide his full name, and as the officer went to detain the suspect, he began to resist. The suspect told the officer, “I have a gun, I’m gonna shoot you" and reached toward his waistband. One officer deployed his service weapon and fired multiple times, striking the suspect. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Alejandro Vitela, was pronounced deceased at the scene.As with all officer-involved shootings, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office is investigating.
RAW | San Antonio Police Department: Critical Incident Video Release 11700 Blanco San Antonio Police Department 2022-10-05 | Narrated Video: youtu.be/vaEf668S5WQConsistent with the Department's Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, San Antonio Police, today, released video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: At around 10:30 p.m. Sunday evening, an officer handling a disturbance at the McDonald’s at 11700 Blanco Road noticed a vehicle in the parking lot he believed had fled from him during an attempted stop the night before. The vehicle, which was not related to the disturbance call, was occupied by a male, 17-year-old driver driver, and a female passenger. The Officer abruptly opened the driver’s door and ordered the driver out of the car. The officer reported that he was hit by the open door as the driver started to reverse the vehicle. The officer then stepped back and opened fire on the vehicle as the driver continued to reverse away from him. The driver shifted the vehicle to drive and then turned away from the Officer to leave. The Officer shot several more times at the fleeing vehicle and then ran after the vehicle. The driver suffered multiple gunshot wounds. His passenger was uninjured. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has determined that the actions of the probationary officer during this critical incident were in violation of departmental tactics, training, and procedures. The Department's Shooting Team is finalizing its investigation and will forward its findings to the Bexar County District Attorney’s office for an independent investigation. As of this publication, the investigation remains ongoing.
San Antonio Police Department: Critical Incident Video Release 11700 Blanco San Antonio Police Department 2022-10-05 | Consistent with the Department's Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, San Antonio Police, today, released video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: At around 10:30 p.m. Sunday evening, an officer handling a disturbance at the McDonald’s at 11700 Blanco Road noticed a vehicle in the parking lot he believed had fled from him during an attempted stop the night before. The vehicle, which was not related to the disturbance call, was occupied by a male, 17-year-old driver driver, and a female passenger. The Officer abruptly opened the driver’s door and ordered the driver out of the car. The officer reported that he was hit by the open door as the driver started to reverse the vehicle. The officer then stepped back and opened fire on the vehicle as the driver continued to reverse away from him. The driver shifted the vehicle to drive and then turned away from the Officer to leave. The Officer shot several more times at the fleeing vehicle and then ran after the vehicle. The driver suffered multiple gunshot wounds. His passenger was uninjured. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has determined that the actions of the probationary officer during this critical incident were in violation of departmental tactics, training, and procedures. The Department's Shooting Team is finalizing its investigation and will forward its findings to the Bexar County District Attorney’s office for an independent investigation. As of this publication, the investigation remains ongoing.
OFFICER SPOTLIGHT: West Patrol Officers Help Save Woman from Burning Vehicle San Antonio Police Department 2022-07-07 | On June 23, 2022, West Patrol Officers Samuel Botello and Roberto Mireles responded to a major crash at St. Cloud and Donaldson. With the help of citizens, officers helped save a woman from a burning vehicle.
