Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
SAN ANTONIO (November 11, 2021) – The San Antonio Police Department today released footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred September 12.
Two officers working directed patrol in the area of Pima and Palo Alto Road – the area of a known narcotics house – encountered an adult male on a bike heading in the direction of the narcotics house. Given the totality of the circumstances, officers initiated a traffic stop. The bicyclist, identified as Rodolfo Gonzales, appeared to stop at first, but fled. Officers pursued Gonzales before cutting him off in the 200 block of Pima.
Officers attempted to get Gonzales off his bike when he reached for a firearm in his waistband. Officers attempted to wrestle the gun away, but Gonzales refused to let go. The officers opened fire fearing the suspect would shoot them. Gonzales was pronounced dead at the scene. Gonzales’ firearm was recovered.
As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident.
Background information on the Department’s updated Body Worn Camera Procedure: The San Antonio Police Department updated its Body Worn Camera Department Procedure in December 2020 to release portions of videos and 911 calls related to critical incidents involving officer-involved shootings or use of force resulting in death of an individual. The release of information is balanced with other sound public policy objectives including privacy and due process. Videos related to domestic violence will not be released unless the Police Chief believes that the release will serve a law enforcement purpose.
SAN ANTONIO (November 11, 2021) – The San Antonio Police Department today released footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred September 12.
Two officers working directed patrol in the area of Pima and Palo Alto Road – the area of a known narcotics house – encountered an adult male on a bike heading in the direction of the narcotics house. Given the totality of the circumstances, officers initiated a traffic stop. The bicyclist, identified as Rodolfo Gonzales, appeared to stop at first, but fled. Officers pursued Gonzales before cutting him off in the 200 block of Pima.
Officers attempted to get Gonzales off his bike when he reached for a firearm in his waistband. Officers attempted to wrestle the gun away, but Gonzales refused to let go. The officers opened fire fearing the suspect would shoot them. Gonzales was pronounced dead at the scene. Gonzales’ firearm was recovered.
As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident.
Background information on the Department’s updated Body Worn Camera Procedure: The San Antonio Police Department updated its Body Worn Camera Department Procedure in December 2020 to release portions of videos and 911 calls related to critical incidents involving officer-involved shootings or use of force resulting in death of an individual. The release of information is balanced with other sound public policy objectives including privacy and due process. Videos related to domestic violence will not be released unless the Police Chief believes that the release will serve a law enforcement purpose.
