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Man found dead after officers respond to assault call on Northeast Side, SAPD says

It is unclear what led up to the man's death, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A murder investigation is underway after San Antonio police say officers found a 62-year-old man dead during an assault call on the Northeast Side.

Officers were dispatched to the scene just after midnight Sunday in the 5100 block of Crestway Road.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased man, police said. Witnesses reported that he was assaulted in the area.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Michael Allen Berry, 62.

At this time, it is unclear what led up to Berry’s death. However, the medical examiner’s office ruled his death a homicide.

According to an SAPD preliminary report, no suspect information is available and no arrests have been made.

Officials said Berry died from cardiac air embolism due to sharp injuries to his neck.

Additional information was not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.


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