SAPD: Murder-suicide investigation underway after 2 found dead at Southwest Side crash scene The two people were found with gunshot wounds, police say This story may contain information that is not suitable for all audiences and has themes of suicide and self-harm. Call 988 if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide.
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say a crash on the Southwest Side is now under investigation as a murder-suicide.
Police officers first responded to a call for a crash around 3 p.m. on Wednesday on Southwest Loop 410 near Valley Hi Drive.
In a statement on Wednesday, SAPD said that two people were killed in the crash.
However, in a preliminary report released on Thursday, police stated that the occupants of the vehicle had what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
They were pronounced dead at the scene, and their deaths are now being investigated as a murder suicide, the report states.
Police have not identified them or a motive for the shooting.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, call 988 or text TALK to 741-741.
You can also reach out to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) or the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) at 210-223-7233 (SAFE) or 800-316-9241. You can also text NAMI to 741-741.
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