Gunfire erupted on the West Side of San Antonio during a domestic disturbance call, leading to police firing upon a man who shot first. The incident unfolded in the 7500 block of Westlyn Drive when San Antonio police officers responded to the scene early Sunday morning. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus stated the man involved was believed to be high on drugs and armed, according to KSAT.
The confrontation reached a boiling point when officers, who had been with the department for roughly one to two years, arrived at the residence. The suspect, a 38-year-old man, was outside and began firing multiple rounds at officers prompting return fire, FOX San Antonio reports. In the exchange, the suspect was hit in the shoulder and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the shootout, the involved officers provided first aid until emergency medical services arrived. The wounded man was then transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite the violence of the encounter, neither officer was injured during the incident, and the suspect is now facing an Aggravated Assault Against a Police Officer charge.
As the investigation continues, details about the domestic disturbance that led to the shooting remain sparse. Both officers performed first aid to the suspect and, once emergency services arrived, he was transported to a hospital, Chief McManus told KSAT.
