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Medical Examiner identifies motorcyclist killed in crash on Northeast Side
SAN ANTONIO โ A motorcyclist killed in a crash Sunday on the cityโs Northeast Side has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examinerโs Office. Chadwick Short, 35, was killed while driving his motorcycle on FM 78. According to police, he t-boned a four-door sedan that was driving out of a private property parking lot. Authorities said theyโs unsure how each driver didnโt see the other, but no charges have been filed in the crash as of yet. Short was taken to the Brooke Army Medical Center, where he later died.
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Man trying to cross street hit by sedan, police say
SAN ANTONIO โ A 40-year-old man was taken to an area hospital after being hit by a car late Tuesday night, San Antonio police said. The crash happened around 11 p.m. on Highway 87, not far from Loop 410 on the cityโs East Side. According to police, the man was attempting to cross the street but was not in a crosswalk when he was struck by a red sedan. The man was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center, where he is expected to recover. The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department and EMS all answered the call.
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BAMC will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to all TRICARE beneficiaries ages 65 and older
(U.S. Army photo by Corey Toye)SAN ANTONIO โ The Brooke Army Medical Center will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to all TRICARE beneficiaries, ages 65 or older, next week by appointment only. BAMC announced the vaccine appointments on Saturday afternoon, and officials say they were able to open up appointments for beneficiaries ages 75 and older earlier this week. They were also able to increase capacity to allow more vaccine appointments at the Fort Sam Houston site. To obtain DS Logon credentials, click โRegister.โ To make an appointment, click โAppointmentsโ on the portal home page. AdRelated: South Texas VA to host COVID-19 vaccine event for hundreds of veterans living on San Antonioโs South Side
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Woman killed in weather-related crash on Southeast Side identified
SAN ANTONIO โ Update:The victim of a weather-related crash on the Southeast Side earlier this month has been identified. The crash happened Feb. 13 near a Dollar General at the intersection of S. WW White Road and Retta Street. Original:One person is dead and another is hospitalized following a weather-related crash on the Southeast Side, according to San Antonio police. The crash happened near a Dollar General at the intersection of S. WW White Road and Retta Street. The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 73-year-old man, and passenger, a 47-year-old woman, were taken to the Brooke Army Medical Center.
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Family mourns 9-year-old who died three days after testing positive for COVID-19
San Antonio โ A San Antonio fourth grade student passed away just days after testing positive for COVID-19. Southworth said Gongoraโs mother took her to the Brooke Army Medical Center, where she later tested positive for COVID-19. โWe want to raise awareness because whatever it is that caused this, there just needs to be a general change in the way that people approach children and COVID,โ Southworth said. Her family believes her death was COVID related, but they are still waiting for the medical examinerโs report. RELATED: Coronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 4: Leaders report 860 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
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Balcones Heights police officer critically wounded, suspects sought following shooting at apartment complex
BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas โ A sergeant with the Balcones Heights Police Department was critically wounded after he was shot Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an apartment complex, officials said. Joey Sepulveda was undergoing surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center for wounds in the neck and shoulder, Balcones Heights Mayor Suzanne DeLeon said. At least three suspects are being sought in connection with the shooting. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office put out an advisory for this suspect involved in the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer. โMy hat is off to that secondary officer,โ Salazar said.
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Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by sedan, police say
SAN ANTONIO โ A bicyclist was hit by a sedan while trying to cross a street on the cityโs Northeast Side late Monday night, San Antonio police said. According to police, the bicyclist, a man in his 50s, was crossing the street against the light when he was struck by a sedan heading westbound on Walzem Road. Police said the driver of the sedan did stop to render aid and will not be facing any charges. The bicyclist was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition. The San Antonio Police Department, the Windcrest Police Department, the Windcrest Fire Department and EMS all answered the call.
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Brooke Army Medical Center to transfer pediatric patients to preserve COVID effort
A 59th Medical Wing Pediatric Critical Care Air Transport Team provides care to a five-month-old patient on board a C-17 Globemaster III headed to California, Oct. 9, 2020. In an effort to preserve staffing and resources in the midst of the pandemic, the Brooke Army Medical Center has announced it will transfer new pediatric patients needing inpatient care to local childrenโs hospitals at this time. Pediatric patients will still be evaluated and treated in the BAMC Emergency Department. โWe have coordinated with all of the major health systems in town to ensure a smooth transfer and continuity of care for our pediatric patients needing inpatient services,โ Osborn said. RELATED: Brooke Army Medical Center takes in trauma patients to help free up beds at other SA hospitals
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Brooke Army Medical Center takes in trauma patients to help free up beds at other SA hospitals
SAN ANTONIO โ Medical professionals from the Brooke Army Medical Center will be partnering with University Hospital to provide some relief in their COVID-19 treatment efforts. The increase of coronavirus cases has local hospitals feeling the pressure. In order to make room for more COVID-19 patients, BAMC is helping other hospitals by taking in additional trauma patients. However, they are confident this collaborative effort will relieve some of the strain on local hospitals. RELATED: Coronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 8: Leaders report 1,079 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
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Man arrested in drug-related shooting that killed 14-year-old and 20-year-old on Northeast Side, records show
The Bexar County Sheriffโs Office previously arrested another suspect in the case, 17-year-old Jaylen Dears, on Dec. 24. Dears was also charged with capital murder, jail records show. Jaylen Dears, 17, was arrested on suspicion of capital murder on Dec. 24, 2020. The witnesses told deputies they heard one of the two suspects say โnaw (expletive) this is a homicideโ before opening fire, deputies said. Jail records show Miller was booked on Thursday and his bond was set at $500,000.
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Man killed in East Side shooting identified
SAN ANTONIO โ A man is dead following a shooting on the cityโs East Side late Monday night, San Antonio police said. According to police, officers arrived to find the man -- identified as 51-year-old Dietric Van Harrington Jr. -- with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Police said they originally believed the Van Harrington was dead, but when EMS arrived they said he was still alive. Investigators say they found gunshots on the front of a nearby home, but werenโt sure if they were recent and connected with the shooting. The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department and EMS all answered the call.
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Live Oak police ID man killed after shooting at apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO โ Authorities have identified a man who was shot at an apartment complex in Live Oak and later died at a hospital. A person found Moorer on the floor of an apartment with a gunshot wound to the torso, police said. The witness said they heard yelling inside the unit before gunshots were fired, but did not see anyone leave the unit. The investigation led to the arrest of Imond Martise Woods, 22, who has been charged with murder, booking records show. Imond Martise Woods, 22, has been charged with murder, booking records show.
Murder suspect didnโt remember shooting man because he was โhigh on acid,โ Live Oak police say
SAN ANTONIO โ A man accused of fatally shooting a person while he was โhigh on acidโ has been arrested, according to Live Oak police. According to an arrest affidavit, a witness called the police after he heard gunshots and found an injured man lying on the floor inside an apartment unit. Near him, officers found a Taurus 9mm handgun, along with a spent 9mm casing and a live 9mm bullet. The affidavit states that police contacted the apartment complexโs office, who said Woods was renting the apartment but was subleasing it to other people. The affidavit states that he admitted to the shooting, โbut he claimed to have no knowledge of how he did it because he was high on acid.โRead also:
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Teen killed in accidental shooting on West Side IDโd by medical examiner
SAN ANTONIO โ A 19-year-old is dead and another teenager is wounded following an accidental shooting on the cityโs West Side. The Bexar County Medical Examinerโs Office said Jose Ortega was killed early Wednesday. Officers were called around 2:15 a.m. to the 200 block of Remolino Street, not far from Cupples Road and Highway 90 after receiving reports of a shooting. The two victims were taken by EMS to Brooke Army Medical Center, where Ortega later died. The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department, and EMS all answered the call.
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Lavaca County deputy dies after motorcycle crash
Lavaca County Sheriff's Deputy Dakota Moreno died Dec. 22, 2020 after being involved in a motorcycle crash. A Lavaca County Sheriffโs Office deputy died in a San Antonio hospital Tuesday a day after he crashed on a motorcycle, the sheriffโs office confirmed. Deputy Dakota Moreno, 24, died at Brooke Army Medical Center where he had been airlifted for treatment. The Lavaca County Sheriffโs Office announced the deputyโs death on its official Facebook page with the following statement:โIt is with great sadness that we announce that Deputy Moreno has passed away from his injuries. Please continue to pray for Dakotaโs family and colleagues as we mourn his passing.โ
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โA historic momentโ: More hospitals in San Antonio receive first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine
SAN ANTONIO โ Itโs a day San Antonio hospitals have been waiting for all year long, and for some, itโs finally here. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio State Hospital, and Baptist Health System received their first shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Thursday morning. At the Brooke Army Medical Center, the first staff member to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was Army Capt. So far, 110 Texas hospitals have received or will receive their first shipments of the vaccine by the end of this week. RELATED: Keep track of when and where the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed in Texas2nd COVID-19 vaccine set for OK in US with panel endorsement
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Air Force doctor at JBSA-Lackland first to get COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ The first batches of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine began arriving Monday at JBSA-Lackland. Lackland and Brooke Army Medical Center were among the first military installations in the country to receive the vaccine according to Air Force Maj. Gen. John DeGoes, Commander of the 59th Medical Wing at Lackland. โWeโre going to do everything possible to put shots in arms as quickly as possible,โ DeGoes said Tuesday. The first shot was administered Monday to Maj. Andrew Gausepohl, an Air Force Doctor stationed at JBSA-Lackland. Like the rest of America, we hope that this is the beginning to kind of return to some normalcy.โRelated Stories:
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BCSO: 3 accused in slaying of 24-year-old man arrested, found in Guadalupe County motel
SAN ANTONIO โ Three people have been arrested following a fatal shooting that stemmed from an argument late Tuesday night in Southeast Bexar County. Lane Devon Wootan, 23, Jennifer Wootan Blankenship, 46, and Williams Blankenship, 59, have each been charged with murder, according to booking records with the Bexar County Jail. Lane Devon Wootan, 23, Williams Blankenship, 59, and Jennifer Wootan Blankenship, 46, have each been charged with murder, according to booking records with the Bexar County Jail. Images: Bexar County Jail (KSAT)Officials say they were booked into the Bexar County Jail. Wootanโs bond was set at $300,000, Jennifer Blankenshipโs bond was set at $150,000, and Williams Blankenshipโs bond was set at $250,000.
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SAPD: Man charged with intoxication manslaughter after pedestrian hit, killed
SAN ANTONIO โ A driver who San Antonio police say fatally struck a man as he was crossing the street has been arrested. Sergio Vasquez, 50, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter following the accident at 5 p.m. Sunday, in the 13400 block of Nacogdoches Road on the North Side. According to police, Vasquez was driving a 1993 Ford Econoline van southbound on Nacogdoches Road when he ran a red light at the intersection with El Charro Street. The pedestrian, a man who has not been identified, was crossing Nacogdoches Road at the time and was struck by the van. The pedestrian was walking within a crosswalk and had the right of way.
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SAPD: Man killed after being struck by vehicle on Northeast Side
SAN ANTONIO โ A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while trying to cross a street on the Northeast Side, according to San Antonio police. The incident happened just after 5 p.m., Sunday, in the 13400 block of Nacogdoches Road at Higgins. Police said a van struck the man while he was trying to cross the roadway. Further details are limited at this time, but police said they believe alcohol may have been involved. RELATED: Man in wheelchair hit by vehicle while trying to cross road on Northwest Side
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Two military hospitals in San Antonio participating in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial
SAN ANTONIO โ Two military hospitals in San Antonio are participating in COVID-19 vaccine trials, and approximately 100 people are already taking part in the study. Peggy Smith is part of the team at BAMC that is participating in the COVID-19 vaccine trial under Operation Warp Speed. The AstraZeneca vaccine trial has an overall target enrollment of 30,000 participants. The vaccine trial kicked off in San Antonio on Nov. 5. You can also call the Brooke Army Medical Center (Site Code: BAMC) recruitment phone number at 253-924-9458 or email covidbamc@genevausa.org.
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Man shot while standing outside Southeast Side bar, police say
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio police are trying to track down the person who shot a man as he stood outside a Southeast Side bar. They found a man with a gunshot wound in his chest outside the bar, and shell casings in the street nearby. Police say witnesses reported seeing someone in a blue pickup fire the shots after 11 p.m.Officers searched the area, but did not find the truck. They werenโt able to say right away whether the shooting appeared to be random or if the victim may have been targeted. The man who was shot is expected to be OK.Police say he was stable as he left for a hospital in an ambulance.
Man driving โerraticallyโ arrested in hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist, police say
SAN ANTONIO โ The driver who San Antonio police say was โdriving erraticallyโ before fatally striking a motorcyclist on the Northeast Side has been arrested. According to an arrest affidavit, Norton was seen โerraticallyโ driving a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo on Monday evening in the southbound lanes of the 13200 block of OโConnor Road, near Larkdale Drive. The motorcyclist, identified as Phillip Warren Snow III, 48, was riding a 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on OโConnor Road. A witness in the white Ford F-150 saw the Isuzu flee the crash without stopping to render aid, the affidavit states. The affidavit states that on Tuesday, Castle Hills police responded to a verbal disturbance between Norton and his mother.
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SAPD: Motorcyclist, 48, killed after being hit by SUV that was โdriving erratically' on Northeast Side
SAN ANTONIO โ The San Antonio Police Department is searching for the driver of an SUV who was โdriving erraticallyโ before fatally striking a motorcyclist on the Northeast Side Monday evening. Officers arrived at the scene around 5:30 p.m. in the 13200 block of OโConnor Road to find the motorcyclist, identified as 48-year-old Phillip Warren Snow III, injured. Police said Snow was riding a 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on OโConnor Road as the black SUV, which was reportedly โdriving erratically,โ was heading southbound. The driver of the SUV did not stop to render aid and fled eastbound on Larkdale, police said. Once located, the driver of the SUV will face a charge of failure to stop and render aid, resulting in death.