The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has mounted an extensive search for a suspect involved in the theft of a truck and subsequent shooting at the vehicle's owner on the Southwest Side of Bexar County. Early this morning, the incident occurred in the 7200 block of Duck Pond, setting off a chain of events that has local law enforcement scouring the area for the accused individual. KTSA News reported that the man, after commandeering the truck, fired shots at the owner while making his getaway.
According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, the owner of the stolen vehicle gave chase, which led to the suspect discharging a firearm during the pursuit. Escaping into the brush near the Luckey Ranch subdivision, the man eluded his pursuer and abandoned the vehicle before vanishing on foot. Following the shoot-out, the deputies lost track of the suspect, despite a significant law enforcement presence in the area. While speeding through the streets, the desperate owner, in his effort to recover the stolen vehicle, was shot at by the fleeing suspect, as noted by KSAT News.
The Sheriff's Office has solicited help from the community, requesting that residents stay vigilant and report any suspicious individuals by calling 210-335-6000. In a statement obtained by KTSA News, BCSO stressed the importance of community assistance in their ongoing search for the suspect. Residents of the Luckey Ranch subdivision and adjacent areas have been specifically asked to be on alert, as the man was last seen heading into the woods nearby.
Supporting the efforts on the ground, a helicopter has been brought in by BCSO to help locate the suspect from above. Residents noticed the helicopter circling above, alerting them to the serious situation unfolding in their usually quiet neighborhood. As the search intensifies, the Sheriff’s Office has been updating the public through social media about the operation, encouraging collective vigilance. This information was confirmed by a post on BCSO's Facebook page, which was referenced by KSAT News in their reporting of the incident.
