A San Antonio police officer shot and killed a 27-year-old man after he allegedly attacked her with a machete while she was responding to an assault call last Sunday. The incident took place at a home near Tahoka Blvd and Julia Pl, where the man was reportedly assaulting his girlfriend. Police Chief William McManus stated, "The officer got to the door. The suspect opened it up a little bit. Wouldn't open it any further. The officer pushed it open. He fell back on the bed, grabbed the machete, started to get up, the officer shot him," according to Fox San Antonio.
A San Antonio police officer with one year of service shot a man who was considered a threat. The man had a history of violent and theft offenses. He was taken to the hospital and later died. Neighbors, who were used to police activity at the residence, were surprised by the incident, as reported by KSAT.
San Antonio police responded to a call at a West Side home, a location they had visited regularly, with resident Dwayne Brown saying, "They go there probably like once or twice a month." During the incident, neighbors reported hearing gunshots, and Brown stated, "I just heard a couple of shots, probably about three shots." The officer involved was placed on administrative duty as part of standard procedure, and no details were provided on the condition of the girlfriend, who was reportedly being assaulted, as detailed by KSAT.
