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SAPD officers shot 22 people in 2023, killing 14. At least 8 officers were shot on duty.
Read full article: SAPD officers shot 22 people in 2023, killing 14. At least 8 officers were shot on duty.In 2023, 22 people were hit by bullets fired by San Antonio police — 14 of them died, according to data obtained from SAPD by KSAT.
San Antonio Police Officers’ Association takes aim at district attorney in new ‘DA Chronicles’ videos
Read full article: San Antonio Police Officers’ Association takes aim at district attorney in new ‘DA Chronicles’ videosSAPOA has released two videos highlighting what they say are missteps by the District Attorney.
How does the criminal justice system work? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How does the criminal justice system work? KSAT ExplainsRecent tensions between the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office sparked by the shooting of six SAPD officers within a two-week span while in pursuit of suspects triggered this KSAT Explains.
Suspect charged in rampage against San Antonio police finally indicted in 2022 felony cases
Read full article: Suspect charged in rampage against San Antonio police finally indicted in 2022 felony casesA man accused of shooting three San Antonio police officers last month has formally been indicted in two unrelated felony cases that took nearly a year to go before a grand jury.
San Antonio, Bexar County officials to discuss recent police shootings, plans to address violence
Read full article: San Antonio, Bexar County officials to discuss recent police shootings, plans to address violenceAfter several police shootings in the past two weeks, the city and Bexar County will bring together law enforcement and other leaders to discuss the recent violence and come up with plans to address it.
DA’s office says SAPD behind delay in suspected cop shooter’s old cases
Read full article: DA’s office says SAPD behind delay in suspected cop shooter’s old casesJesse Garcia is accused of shooting three San Antonio Police officers. The police chief has questioned why some of Garcia's previous criminal cases were dragging, the Bexar County District Attorney's Office says the delays were due to SAPD.
District Attorney addresses criticism from SAPD chief, SAPOA about ‘habitual offenders’ on the streets
Read full article: District Attorney addresses criticism from SAPD chief, SAPOA about ‘habitual offenders’ on the streetsDistrict Attorney Joe Gonzales held a press conference Wednesday evening to address criticism from SAPD Chief William McManus about ‘habitual offenders’ on the streets.
Man charged with shooting 3 SAPD officers to be held without bond after hearing
Read full article: Man charged with shooting 3 SAPD officers to be held without bond after hearingA man accused of shooting three San Antonio police officers and firing at an untold number more has been ordered to be held in jail without bond after a hearing Wednesday in the 437th District Court.
Man accused of shooting 2 SAPD officers expected to appear in court on Wednesday
Read full article: Man accused of shooting 2 SAPD officers expected to appear in court on WednesdayA man accused of shooting two San Antonio police officers and injuring a third during a manhunt is expected to appear in court on Wednesday morning.
Suspected shooter of 2 San Antonio Police officers was arrested, released twice in last year
Read full article: Suspected shooter of 2 San Antonio Police officers was arrested, released twice in last yearThe man accused of shooting two San Antonio Police officers and injuring a third on Thursday had been let out of jail twice in the past year.
WATCH LIVE: Bexar County DA issues statement regarding police shooting suspect
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Bexar County DA issues statement regarding police shooting suspectBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales will issue a statement Friday on the status of criminal cases regarding Jesse Garcia, who is charged in the shooting of two San Antonio Police officers.
‘Flamin’ Hot’ director, cast reflect on Mexican American struggles, breaking stereotypes, power of culture
Read full article: ‘Flamin’ Hot’ director, cast reflect on Mexican American struggles, breaking stereotypes, power of cultureDirector Eva Longoria and cast members of the movie “Flamin’ Hot” talk about how the film shows the obstacles many face and how they beat stereotypes.
Mixed messages given for why reserve deputy constable was let go
Read full article: Mixed messages given for why reserve deputy constable was let goSAN ANTONIO – There are two contradicting stories why a reserve deputy constable running for her boss’s seat lost her volunteer position. A member of the constable's office first said it was due to poor performance and the timing of her dismissal was purely a coincidence. It started when Vela told Flores she'd be competing for the position of Precinct 2 Bexar County Constable. So the Defenders spoke with the constable's office again and got a very different reason for her dismissal. So she said she was happy the constable's office was saying something else.