SAPD: Elderly man in critical condition after Southeast Side stabbing

Two people were detained for questioning; however, neither of them have been officially charged

SAPD: Elderly man in critical condition after Southeast Side stabbing (KSAT)

SAN ANTONIO – An elderly man is hospitalized and in critical condition after he was stabbed in the abdomen overnight on the Southeast Side, according to San Antonio police.

The incident happened at 11:09 p.m. in the 100 block of Menlo Boulevard.

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Officials said the 72-year-old man was walking down the street when someone approached him and stabbed him in the abdomen.

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Police found the man in the middle of the street when they arrived on scene. The man was then taken to the San Antonio Military Medical Center in critical condition.

The victim’s vehicle was found down the street from the incident and officials say he does not live in the neighborhood.

Two people were detained by police for questioning; however, neither of them have been officially charged, officials say.

The investigation is still ongoing and we’ll bring more updates as they become available.

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About the Author:

Cody King is a digital journalist for KSAT 12. She previously worked for WICS/WRSP 20 in Springfield, Illinois.