A late-night robbery attempt on San Antonio's South Side ended with a teenager in the hospital and in police custody after a violent struggle near Clamp Avenue and Rayburn Drive early Monday, authorities say.
Police say the confrontation broke out around 12:30 a.m. when a 16-year-old boy allegedly tried to take jewelry from a 31-year-old man. During the scuffle, the teen reportedly pulled a handgun and fired a shot that missed. The fight continued until officers arrived, detained the teen and had him taken to a hospital for treatment.
What police say
According to News 4 San Antonio, officers took the 16-year-old into custody at the scene following the struggle. The outlet reports that it is not yet clear whether formal charges have been filed and that the case remains under active investigation.
Investigation and juvenile process
Because the suspect is 16, any potential case would move through the Texas juvenile justice system rather than standard adult criminal court. The Texas Family Code defines who is considered a “child” in these situations and sets out when serious offenses can be transferred to adult court. In Bexar County, juvenile matters are handled by the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department, where intake officers and probation staff decide whether a case is diverted, managed informally or sent on to a judge.
How to help
San Antonio police are asking anyone who saw the attempted robbery or captured it on video to contact the San Antonio Police Department's Robbery Unit at 210-207-0300 or reach out to Crime Stoppers.
For the reporting published so far, see News 4 San Antonio. General information on the department is available from the San Antonio Police Department.
