A planned child handoff at a San Antonio YMCA turned violent Friday when a man was stabbed multiple times and the suspect took off in the victim's car, according to police. The injured man, described by officers as a Hispanic male in his mid-to-late 20s, was taken to a hospital, though officials have not released his condition. A woman at the scene was detained and is being held pending possible charges while detectives work to track down the suspect, as reported by KENS-TV.
Police say friend stabbed the victim during the exchange
San Antonio Police Department investigators said the assault happened during a handoff at the YMCA, where a male friend allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed the victim several times before leaving. No weapon has been recovered, and detectives are interviewing multiple witnesses to piece together what led up to the attack, according to KENS‑TV.
Suspect fled in the victim’s vehicle; woman detained
Police say the suspect left the YMCA parking lot in the victim's vehicle and had not been located as of Friday. The woman taken into custody, described by authorities as a parent who was at the exchange, is being held while investigators determine what, if any, charges she could face. Officers were canvassing the area and reviewing witness statements as part of the search for the fleeing suspect.
Investigators seek witnesses and tips
Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have cell phone or surveillance video from the YMCA parking area to contact the San Antonio Police Department. Authorities reiterated that no knife has been found and that the investigation remains active as they follow up on leads, KENS‑TV reported.
Safer exchanges and local resources
Child exchanges can be tense situations, and for high-conflict cases many local organizations recommend neutral or supervised exchange sites instead of informal meetups. The Alamo Area Community Network lists supervised visitation and monitored pick-up services, including Guardian House and other community partners, as options for safer handoffs, according to the Alamo Area Community Network. Community groups and family-law mediators can also connect parents with neutral locations when regular exchanges are required.
Legal outlook
Officials said the woman in custody could face criminal charges depending on how the investigation unfolds, and they did not rule out additional arrests as more information comes in. Anyone with tips is urged to contact San Antonio police. The department said further details will be released as they become available.
