Two San Antonio police officers were injured Saturday after a chaotic confrontation on the city’s South Side ended with a 24-year-old man in custody. The incident went down in the 7300 block of South Zarzamora Street, according to authorities.
San Antonio Police Department officials say officers arrived to find a physical altercation already in progress and were pulled into a struggle with a group of people. During that scuffle, two officers were assaulted and suffered injuries. The department has not yet disclosed how serious those injuries are.
A suspect was detained shortly after the dust settled, and SAPD described the situation as an active investigation, according to KENS5. Police did not immediately say whether any charges have been filed.
South Side context
The South Zarzamora corridor has been keeping patrol officers busy lately. On May 17, a stabbing in the 10200 block of South Zarzamora sent two people to the hospital, as reported by KSAT. Recent coverage points to a run of serious calls along the stretch.
Investigation and next steps
SAPD says detectives are still gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses while the investigation into Saturday’s altercation continues. Earlier this month, the department briefed the public after a separate South Side officer-involved incident, covered in an earlier South Side cop shooting, underscoring its pattern of public updates after high-profile calls.
Anyone who witnessed Saturday’s confrontation or has information is urged to contact SAPD’s tip line or the department’s public information office. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
