A typically quiet stretch of San Antonio's North Side turned into a crime scene Tuesday morning when a woman was stabbed inside a home and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, according to police.
The attack was reported around 8:15 a.m. at a house off West Lullwood Avenue near Howard Street, San Antonio police said. Officers detained a family member at the scene.
According to WOAI, the victim's son told investigators his mother had called him to say the father was "acting weird," prompting him to rush over. When he arrived, he found his mother had been struck multiple times in the upper body with a weapon, police said. Authorities did not immediately specify what kind of weapon was used and noted the investigation is still in its early stages.
Family violence remains a major concern in the area. Local officials have documented tens of thousands of family-violence reports in recent years in county presentations and public briefings. The City of San Antonio maintains a domestic-violence resources page with crisis hotlines and shelter referrals, while county leaders direct residents to centralized services. For a deeper look at current trends, a recent Bexar County presentation summarizes recent family-violence data.
Investigation Underway
Police said the father was taken into custody at the home and is facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to WOAI. Detectives have asked anyone with information, video or other potential evidence to contact San Antonio police as they work to piece together what led up to the attack.
Legal Implications
Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is prosecuted under Texas Penal Code §22.02, which generally classifies such offenses as felonies. The statute typically treats aggravated assault with a deadly weapon as a second-degree felony, punishable by two to 20 years in prison and fines. The charge can be elevated to a first-degree offense in certain circumstances, including cases involving serious bodily injury to a family member.
If you or someone you know needs help, call 911 for emergencies, SAPD's non-emergency line at 210-207-7273, or the Family Violence Prevention Services crisis line listed on the city's resource page at the City of San Antonio. This story will be updated as police release additional details.
