Bexar County deputies are searching for Kristopher Shadd Friday II after he allegedly attacked a woman in San Antonio, choked her, and forced her to tell a 911 dispatcher that her injuries were an accident. Deputies say the woman, who suffered minor injuries, eventually got away and was able to call for help. Friday is described as about 5 feet 11 inches tall and roughly 200 pounds and now faces several criminal charges.
What deputies allege
According to KABB, the confrontation started as an argument that spiraled when Friday allegedly grabbed a knife and swung it at the victim’s stomach multiple times. Deputies say he then left with her for the night in an effort to cool things off. Instead, investigators say the next day was even worse.
Per the criminal complaint described by KABB, Friday allegedly swung a piece of wood with coat hooks at the victim’s face, head-butted her, choked her, and slammed her into a laundry-room wall hard enough to leave a hole in the drywall. When the victim ran to call 911, deputies say Friday stood over her and pressured her to tell the dispatcher that the injuries were an accident. The operator, however, reportedly sensed something was off.
How to help and where survivors can get help
Anyone with information on Friday’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office; local listings show the sheriff’s non-emergency line as 210-335-6000. Survivors and people in immediate danger can reach Family Violence Prevention Services at 210-733-8810 or contact the Bexar County Family Justice Center at 210-631-0100 for legal assistance and shelter options. The City of San Antonio also maintains a domestic-violence resource page with local hotlines and links for survivors and witnesses.
Legal stakes
Friday faces charges that include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault family violence by choking, terroristic threats, criminal mischief, and interference with an emergency call, according to KABB. Texas law classifies aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon as a felony under Justia, and interference with an emergency request for assistance is addressed in Justia as a separate offense. Both carry significant penalties upon conviction, and investigators say the case remains active while deputies chase down leads.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who recognizes Friday or has relevant surveillance video to contact the non-emergency line and let deputies handle the situation. Authorities warn neighbors not to confront the suspect themselves and instead share any tips directly with law enforcement.
