A late-night stop for chicken turned violent on San Antonio’s Southeast Side on Tuesday, when a teenager was cut in the face during an alleged robbery outside a Raising Cane's. San Antonio Police Department say the teen was taken to a hospital in stable condition and investigators have launched an aggravated robbery case while they hunt for a suspect who ran off on foot, as reported by KSAT.
Where and when it happened
The incident unfolded around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday on the patio of the Raising Cane's in the 2300 block of Southeast Military Drive near South Presa Street. Police say the alleged suspect bolted from the scene on foot, and it is still unclear what, if anything, was taken. The teen was transported to a local hospital in stable condition, according to KSAT.
How the case is being handled
The San Antonio Police Department is treating the incident as an alleged aggravated robbery. Under Texas law, aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony when a robbery causes serious bodily injury, involves a deadly weapon, or otherwise elevates the offense. The statutory language is laid out in the Texas Penal Code.
How to report tips
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help detectives is asked to call the San Antonio Police Department non-emergency line at 210-207-7273 or Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP (7867). For emergencies, call 911. Those numbers, along with additional reporting options, are listed on the department’s contact page, per the San Antonio Police Department.
