A quiet San Antonio morning turned chaotic Friday after police say a man opened fire on a house and an unknown man near Guadalupe Street and South Murry Street. Officers responded to a "Shooting in Progress" call around 7:20 a.m. and soon found a suspect walking nearby. No one was injured, but the home was hit and sustained damage, according to police. The man was detained at the scene and later booked on multiple felony counts.
Police: How the Arrest Unfolded
According to officers at the scene, the male suspect had been shooting at a nearby residence and at an unknown man before police located him on foot and detained him. Investigators later reported finding a weapon on him, along with suspected narcotics and an identification card that did not belong to him. He was booked on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and additional counts, including felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance (CS PG 1), and fraud/use or possession of ID information, according to News 4 San Antonio.
What the Charges Mean Under Texas Law
Under Texas law, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is typically prosecuted as a second-degree felony and can carry prison time and fines, per the statute text published by Justia. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon falls under Chapter 46 of the Penal Code and also carries felony penalties, while the controlled-substance and identity-fraud counts listed in the booking report add separate criminal exposure. See Justia for the full statute text and penalties.
Next Steps and Community Impact
The case remains under investigation and the suspect is still in custody; News 4 San Antonio reports that his name and additional details about any intended victims have not been released. Police say the residence was damaged by gunfire but confirm there were no injuries. The booking records reflect the felony counts tied to the morning incident as outlined above.
