San Antonio Police: Chase ends in fatal shooting
A pursuit in Alamo Ranch concluded with one death and a critical injury after a suspect fired at an officer.
By Talia Bennett ·
A police pursuit in San Antonio concluded in a shooting that killed one man and critically wounded another during the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred in the Alamo Ranch area after officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the southern part of the city.
The car traveled to a gated community near the intersection of Lone Star Parkway and Wild Pine. Authorities stated the occupants struggled to enter through the gate. One passenger exited the vehicle to input an access code on the keypad. A police helicopter assisted ground units in locating the individuals.
San Antonio Police Chief Jesse Salame reported that an officer approached the man at the gate. The suspect allegedly produced a firearm, and the officer returned fire. The adult male passenger died at the scene. Following the exchange, the driver of the vehicle also drew a weapon and appeared to shoot himself.
Medics transported the driver to a hospital in critical condition. A woman seated in the back of the car was unharmed. Detectives took her to police headquarters for questioning. The investigation into the sequence of events is ongoing.
The location of the final confrontation was a private entry point within the residential development. The use of aerial surveillance was a key component in identifying the subjects during the high-speed chase. No other individuals were reported injured in the incident.
