SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot and killed early Thursday after an altercation at an East Side hotel, according to San Antonio police.
Officers responded to a Knights Inn located in the 4000 block of East Houston Street, near Interstate 10, just before 1 a.m.
A 25-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man were arguing in a hotel room when the man lunged toward the woman. She pulled a gun and shot the man multiple times, hitting herself in the arm in the process, police said.
An SAPD preliminary report indicated a history of domestic violence between the woman and the victim, but did not specify their relationship.
The woman left the room and called police. Life-saving measures were attempted on the man, though he was pronounced dead at the scene, the report said.
The woman was taken to the hospital in stable condition. She is not expected to face charges, police said.
Homicide detectives were called to the scene and are investigating the incident.
Thursday’s shooting was at least the second this month at the hotel.
Last weekend, three San Antonio police officers shot and killed a man during an apparent mental health episode. SAPD identified the officers on Tuesday.
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, there is so much help for you. KSAT has a list of resources on its Domestic Violence webpage, which also explains how to identify different types of abuse.
If it’s an emergency, text or call 911. For wrap-around services including the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter, call Family Violence Prevention Services at (210) 733-8810.
You can also contact the Bexar County Family Justice Center which also provides wrap-around services at (210) 631-0100.
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