A man was hospitalized Monday after police say his sister, who uses a wheelchair, stabbed him at a home on San Antonio's far East Side. The victim was taken to a hospital, and officials have not yet released his condition. Detectives were called to the scene and have opened an investigation into what led to the attack.
Police account
According to KENS5, the San Antonio Police Department identified the suspect as the victim's sister and noted that she uses a wheelchair. The station reported that officers responded to a home on the far East Side on Monday and that the victim was transported to a local hospital. Authorities did not immediately release details about any potential charges.
Citywide context
The incident comes amid a series of knife-related attacks reported around San Antonio this year. KSAT documented an unrelated East Side stabbing outside the Davis-Scott Family YMCA in February. Local outlets report that investigators are treating each scene individually while watching for any broader pattern.
How to help
The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers provide several ways to report tips, including Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP and SAPD's non-emergency line listed on the city's website. For contact information and online tip options, visit the City of San Antonio.
