Police were investigating a report of a possible body inside a vehicle at the Cracker Barrel off Rittiman Road on San Antonio’s Northeast Side Wednesday morning. The initial report described an active investigation but provided few details about the circumstances.
According to News 4 San Antonio, the vehicle was located in the parking lot of the Cracker Barrel off Rittiman Road, and police were investigating a possible dead body found inside it. The station reported the situation as an active investigation unfolding at the restaurant.
Imagery from the scene was provided by SBG San Antonio, per the same report. No further details about the images or the circumstances surrounding the discovery have been made public.
Investigation Remains Active
The medical examiner’s role
More generally, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office says its investigators conduct scene investigations and interview witnesses, attending physicians, relatives and police. Based on the information gathered, the office decides whether a case falls within its jurisdiction and whether an autopsy is needed; this describes the office’s general process, not confirmation that it is involved in this investigation.
As of Wednesday morning, the situation at the Northeast Side Cracker Barrel appeared to still be developing, with no additional confirmation available about the timeline of when the vehicle or its contents were discovered. Hoodline will continue to follow this story as more verified information becomes available.
