Man arrested after shooting landscaper who blew leaves on his vehicle, SAPD says

Police said Charles Martin has a long history of violence

SAN ANTONIO – A 50-year-old man is behind bars after shooting a landscaper who was blowing leaves on his vehicle, San Antonio police say.

The shooting happened in the 6300 block of Highway 90 shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Police said there was a disturbance between Charles Martin and an apartment complex’s landscaping crew.

Martin was upset that the landscaping crew was blowing leaves on his vehicle, according to SAPD.

After Martin went to the apartments’ main office to make a complaint, police said he shot one of the landscapers multiple times.

Officers viewed security footage and found out where Martin was located at the apartment complex, officials said.

Martin was arrested without further incident. He’s charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Police said Martin has a long history of violence.

At last check. the victim was undergoing surgery, according to SAPD.


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