A 48-year-old woman was arrested early Sunday after a 66-year-old man was stabbed and critically wounded on San Antonio’s South Side. The violence broke out just after 3 a.m. in the 1200 block of Art Wall Way, where officers found the man suffering from life-threatening stab injuries. Police say the arrest came after what started as a physical fight between the victim and another person.
According to KSAT, San Antonio police were told the man and a separate witness were arguing and fighting when the woman stepped in and allegedly stabbed the victim with a “sharp item.” The 48-year-old was booked on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and investigators say the early morning case is still under active review.
Legal implications
Under Texas law, aggravated assault can be charged when an assault results in serious bodily injury or involves the use of a deadly weapon. Texas Penal Code §22.02 allows prosecutors to elevate a simple assault to a felony when those elements are present, with penalties ranging from a second-degree felony (two to 20 years in prison) to a first-degree felony (five to 99 years or life) in more serious circumstances. FindLaw provides the statute language and outlines the potential sentencing ranges.
What’s next
Police say the woman remains in custody while San Antonio detectives continue to gather evidence and interview those involved, KSAT reports. Prosecutors will decide whether to pursue formal charges after reviewing the case file, and SAPD has said it plans to release more information as it becomes available. This story will be updated as authorities provide additional details.
