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Mystery Death In Schertz Field As Elderly Man Found In Abandoned Car

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Published on May 20, 2026
Mystery Death In Schertz Field As Elderly Man Found In Abandoned CarSource: Schertz Police Department

Schertz police are looking for answers after a man was found dead inside an abandoned car sitting in an open field Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called out around 1:40 p.m. and tracked the vehicle to the area near the 500 block of Linda Lee Lane. The man has not yet been identified, and investigators are still working to determine how he died.

What police say

According to officers, the man was discovered inside the vehicle after they responded to the call. Investigators believe he was between 70 and 75 years old, according to News 4 San Antonio. Police are asking anyone who might know something about what happened to contact the department at 210-619-1200 so detectives can follow up on potential leads.

How to help

The Schertz Police Department's non-emergency line is listed as 210-619-1200 on the City of Schertz website. Residents who noticed any unusual activity near Linda Lee Lane on Tuesday, or who have home-security or dash-cam video from the area, are asked to call that number so investigators can review any possible evidence.