A Christmas night argument in a backyard on San Antonio’s East Side turned into a stabbing, sending one man to the hospital and another into police custody, according to authorities. Officers were called around 6:30 p.m. to the 1400 block of Lamar Street after a caller reported what sounded like a shooting, but first responders quickly determined the disturbance involved a stabbing instead. The wounded man was taken to a local hospital, and detectives said the investigation stayed active into the evening.
What police say
San Antonio police told investigators the confrontation involved two men in their 50s who knew each other and had been drinking before the dispute escalated into a physical fight. According to KENS 5, one of the men allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed the other. Officers on scene reported finding no evidence of gunfire, despite the initial 911 report. Investigators detained another man at the scene while detectives continued taking statements and collecting evidence.
Holiday context and police response
The stabbing unfolded during the busy holiday stretch, when SAPD’s Holiday Crime Reduction Task Force is already out in force patrolling high-traffic areas and pushing safety reminders. The City of San Antonio’s holiday safety guidance urges residents to stay alert at gatherings and report suspicious activity, and it lists the department’s non‑emergency tip line at 210‑207‑7273 for sharing information, per the City of San Antonio. Officials emphasize that community tips, along with video from doorbell and dash cameras, can play a crucial role in neighborhood investigations.
Police ask for witnesses
Detectives canvassing the 1400 block of Lamar Street asked nearby residents and passing drivers to check their phones and any home surveillance systems for footage that might help the case, KENS 5 reports. Anyone with information is urged to call SAPD’s non‑emergency line or submit tips through the channels listed on the city website. Police say the investigation remains active and have not released additional details as detectives continue to follow up on leads.
