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Guests at Northeast Side Motel 6 wake up to SWAT standoff
Read full article: Guests at Northeast Side Motel 6 wake up to SWAT standoffSWAT officers searching for a group of robbery suspects had to work to convince several people to come out of rooms at Motel 6 near I-35 and Rittiman Road. After an hours-long standoff, the situation ended with a number of people in custody.
Dramatic video of San Antonio police under fire brings back scary memories for neighbors
Read full article: Dramatic video of San Antonio police under fire brings back scary memories for neighborsPeople who live at the Timber Creek apartments still have not forgotten the morning of January 9, when a neighbor engaged in a gun battle with police. SAPD recently released video of the incident.
Neighbors wake up to commotion caused by sleeping man; SWAT team, police called
Read full article: Neighbors wake up to commotion caused by sleeping man; SWAT team, police calledPolice and SWAT officers surrounded a truck on the city's Southeast Side where a man was passed out with a gun in his hand. It took about three hours for them to rouse him.
Man on the run after hostage incident involving children on North Side
Read full article: Man on the run after hostage incident involving children on North SideA man wanted on several warrants is on the run after a short standoff at an apartment complex on the North Side, according to San Antonio police.
‘I thought my life was in danger’: Mother, son reunited after SAPD standoff separated them for hours
Read full article: ‘I thought my life was in danger’: Mother, son reunited after SAPD standoff separated them for hoursAs law enforcement agencies searched a West Side apartment complex for a man suspected of shooting two San Antonio police officers, a 10-year-old boy barricaded himself inside his apartment.
Converse police shoot, kill woman while responding to a reported suicide attempt
Read full article: Converse police shoot, kill woman while responding to a reported suicide attemptA woman is dead after pointing a gun at officers who were working to negotiate with her during a standoff, according to Converse police.
Woman detained, man hospitalized after stabbing leads to standoff in New Braunfels, police say
Read full article: Woman detained, man hospitalized after stabbing leads to standoff in New Braunfels, police sayA woman was taken into custody after she triggered a standoff with New Braunfels police shortly after finding a man stabbed outside of her home, officials said.
Man arrested for stabbing 82-year-old father, barricading himself from officers, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested for stabbing 82-year-old father, barricading himself from officers, SAPD saysA 56-year-old man is in custody after stabbing his father and barricading himself from officers inside a home on the city’s West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Police standoff at South Side home ends with shooting suspect nowhere to be found
Read full article: Police standoff at South Side home ends with shooting suspect nowhere to be foundA man who was the subject of a police standoff remains at large after police tossed tear gas into his home and couldn’t find him.
‘It may not seem pretty’: SAPD defends using harsh language during crisis negotiations
Read full article: ‘It may not seem pretty’: SAPD defends using harsh language during crisis negotiationsSan Antonio police officials have defended the harsh and at times rude language used by the department’s crisis negotiators during several barricaded subject incidents the past several months.
Man involved in standoff, hostage situation at Converse home arrested, police say
Read full article: Man involved in standoff, hostage situation at Converse home arrested, police sayA man accused of holding a woman against her will in a bathroom and hiding from the authorities in a Converse home is in custody, according to Converse police.
Man barricaded inside North Side building after firing gunshots in the air, SAPD says
Read full article: Man barricaded inside North Side building after firing gunshots in the air, SAPD saysA man accused of firing gunshots in the air is barricading himself inside of a building on the North Side and hiding from authorities, according to San Antonio police.
SWAT standoff ends after 48 hours, man taken into custody, police say
Read full article: SWAT standoff ends after 48 hours, man taken into custody, police sayA standoff has ended on the Southwest Side after 48 hours, but it’s the unexpected way that it ended that has left many nearby residents on edge.
76-hour standoff on North Side ends; suspect surrenders peacefully, SAPD says
Read full article: 76-hour standoff on North Side ends; suspect surrenders peacefully, SAPD saysAfter four days, a standoff at an apartment complex on the city’s North Side involving a suspect wanted for multiple crimes has ended peacefully, San Antonio police said.
Police: Man hiding under blanket in South Side home jumps out, shoots at officers
Read full article: Police: Man hiding under blanket in South Side home jumps out, shoots at officersA man armed with a handgun broke into a South Side home, hid in a bedroom, then surprised San Antonio police by shooting at them, according to Chief William McManus.
Police standoff on South Side ends peacefully; man taken into custody
Read full article: Police standoff on South Side ends peacefully; man taken into custodyA 43-year-old man is in police custody after he fired a handgun at officers and barricaded himself inside a South Side home early Friday morning.
BCSO will not release bodycam video of standoff, deadly shooting at request of suspect’s family
Read full article: BCSO will not release bodycam video of standoff, deadly shooting at request of suspect’s familyBody camera video footage of a standoff and deadly shooting involving a suspect and Bexar County sheriff’s deputies earlier this month is being withheld from the public at the request of the suspect’s family.
Suspect accused of shooting, injuring Bexar County deputy on West Side faced prior charges, records show
Read full article: Suspect accused of shooting, injuring Bexar County deputy on West Side faced prior charges, records showArrest records revealed more about the suspect who shot and injured a Bexar County deputy and was found dead after an hours-long standoff with authorities on the West Side.
Murder suspect dead after series of standoffs in Dilley ends in shooting, police say
Read full article: Murder suspect dead after series of standoffs in Dilley ends in shooting, police sayA homicide suspect has died after he injured himself from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a series of standoffs with police in Dilley Sunday afternoon.
Series of standoffs in Dilley ends with man hospitalized after shooting, police say
Read full article: Series of standoffs in Dilley ends with man hospitalized after shooting, police sayA series of standoffs in Dilley Sunday afternoon has come to an end, resulting in a man being hospitalized from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Dilley police.
Man arrested after fatal shooting, standoff at mobile home park on West Side; victim identified
Read full article: Man arrested after fatal shooting, standoff at mobile home park on West Side; victim identifiedSan Antonio police have arrested a man who they said fatally shot someone and then barricaded himself inside a mobile home on the West Side on Tuesday afternoon.
Shooting at mobile home park leads to standoff on West Side, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Shooting at mobile home park leads to standoff on West Side, San Antonio police sayA man is in critical condition after a shooting, and the suspect has barricaded himself in his mobile home on the West Side, San Antonio police said.
Austin man shot, killed by police after city’s attempt to cut his grass leads to standoff, house fire, officials say
Read full article: Austin man shot, killed by police after city’s attempt to cut his grass leads to standoff, house fire, officials sayWhat started as Austin city personnel helping cut a man’s lawn quickly turned into a deadly situation after gunshots were fired, an hourslong standoff with police ensued, the house caught fire and the man was fatally shot by officers, according to Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon.
Police standoff on NW Side ends with suspect fatally shooting himself, police chief says
Read full article: Police standoff on NW Side ends with suspect fatally shooting himself, police chief saysAn armed man who San Antonio police described as a “very violent individual who had a very violent past” barricaded himself inside a Northwest Side apartment for about 6.5 hours Wednesday before a combination of police and the suspect’s gunfire brought the standoff to an end.
Man involved in ‘multiple disturbances,’ two of his family members arrested after standoff, SAPD says
Read full article: Man involved in ‘multiple disturbances,’ two of his family members arrested after standoff, SAPD saysA standoff on the city’s South Side has come to an end, resulting in the arrests of a 44-year-old man and two of his family members, according to San Antonio police.
Man threatens to burn house down during overnight standoff, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Man threatens to burn house down during overnight standoff, San Antonio police sayWhat started as a call for a structure fire ended in a standoff between a man and San Antonio police on the South Side overnight.
Standoff between armed naked woman, officials at Pleasanton City Hall ends peacefully, police say
Read full article: Standoff between armed naked woman, officials at Pleasanton City Hall ends peacefully, police sayA standoff between authorities and an armed, naked woman inside of Pleasanton City Hall has resolved peacefully, according to Pleasanton Police Chief Ronald Sanchez.
Man surrenders in hours-long downtown standoff after stabbing woman on bus, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Man surrenders in hours-long downtown standoff after stabbing woman on bus, San Antonio police sayA standoff has concluded after a 33-year-old man accused of stabbing a woman on a bus traveling from out of town barricaded himself for hours, prompting negotiators to step in, San Antonio police say.
Grandmother now raising four children after daughter was killed during SAPD standoff
Read full article: Grandmother now raising four children after daughter was killed during SAPD standoffMaria Tijerina is trying her best to be strong as she plans her daughter’s funeral and trying to figure out how to raise her four grandkids.
Community rallies together in honor of mother killed during South Side standoff
Read full article: Community rallies together in honor of mother killed during South Side standoffFamily and friends rallied together to raise thousands of dollars for a mother of four who was shot and killed during a standoff.
Authorities: 1 officer wounded in West Texas standoff with barricaded gunman has died; 3 remain hospitalized
Read full article: Authorities: 1 officer wounded in West Texas standoff with barricaded gunman has died; 3 remain hospitalizedAuthorities have captured the suspect in an hourslong police standoff where one officer died and four others were wounded in a small West Texas city.
SAPD: Standoff ends after man barricades self inside hotel on River Walk, takes wife and kids hostage
Read full article: SAPD: Standoff ends after man barricades self inside hotel on River Walk, takes wife and kids hostageA man is in custody after San Antonio police say he barricaded himself inside of a hotel on the River Walk and held his two kids and wife hostage. SAN ANTONIO – A man is in custody after San Antonio police say he barricaded himself inside of a hotel on the River Walk and held his two kids and wife hostage. The incident began at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, at the Drury Plaza Hotel on Commerce and St. Mary’s. Police said the man was barricaded on the sixth floor of the hotel and was holding two small kids and his wife hostage in the room, according to officials. RELATED: Woman charged with murder after she shot, killed man at La Cantera apartment, SA police say
SAPD: Shooting suspect barricades self inside West Side home during standoff with police
Read full article: SAPD: Shooting suspect barricades self inside West Side home during standoff with policeSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are currently involved in a standoff with a shooting suspect who is barricaded inside of his residence on the West Side. Police were initially called to the scene for a shooting with a hit. After officers arrived, they found the suspect had fired a shotgun at his ex-girlfriend’s house. There were five people inside of his ex-girlfriend’s home at the time shots were fired and one person was hit in the shoulder. Officers said they set up a perimeter outside of his residence and have tried for hours to make contact with him.
Man wanted for aggravated robbery arrested following hours-long standoff with SA police
Read full article: Man wanted for aggravated robbery arrested following hours-long standoff with SA policeSAN ANTONIO – Update:A man accused of armed aggravated robbery and who was involved in an hours-long standoff with San Antonio police is now in custody. He was booked on three felony warrants, including aggravated robbery, unauthorized use and possessing a controlled substance. Officers also conducted a search warrant and located the handgun used in the robbery and the stolen property from the victims. Original:The scene is now clear after an hours-long standoff on the North Side between an aggravated robbery suspect and San Antonio police Friday afternoon. RELATED: San Antonio police arrest 2 after ‘vicious’ assault caught on camera outside strip club
Man breaks into West Side home, attacks 88-year-old victim, police say
Read full article: Man breaks into West Side home, attacks 88-year-old victim, police saySAN ANTONIO – Police arrested a man following a standoff after breaking into a West Side home and attacking an 88-year-old man. The attack happened around 10:30 a.m. Friday in the 900 block of Southwest 37th Street, police say. Officers said the victim woke up to a man standing over him. The two got into a fight that ended outside the home when family members of the victim who live nearby pushed the attacker away. Investigators say the attacker will receive a mental evaluation before charges are filed.
Northeast Side standoff ends after 4 hours; suspect to undergo psychiatric evaluation, police say
Read full article: Northeast Side standoff ends after 4 hours; suspect to undergo psychiatric evaluation, police sayNortheast Side standoff ends after 4 hours; suspect to undergo psychiatric evaluation, police sayPublished: September 19, 2020, 11:01 pmSan Antonio police successfully negotiated with a man on the Northeast Side on Saturday, ending a four-hour-long standoff at an apartment complex parking lot.
Disturbance call turns into standoff at far West Side apartment, police say
Read full article: Disturbance call turns into standoff at far West Side apartment, police saySAN ANTONIO San Antonio police were involved in a standoff with a man at a far West Side apartment for several hours early Thursday morning. According to police, officers arrived and contacted the man, but could not determine if anyone else was inside the apartment. Authorities say a 29-year-old woman was able to escape the apartment and taken to safety by police. The woman told investigators that she was assaulted by the man, and that he threatened to kill her. She told officers that the man had a rifle and fired the gunshot inside the apartment, police said.
Officials: Suspect dead after hours-long standoff with Pleasanton police
Read full article: Officials: Suspect dead after hours-long standoff with Pleasanton policePLEASANTON, Texas – A man is dead after an hours-long standoff with Pleasanton police overnight, according to officials. The incident began around 7 p.m. Saturday night and ended around 3:30 a.m. Sunday at the Bonita Creek RV Park in Pleasanton. Upon arrival, police determined it was a domestic violence incident involving a husband and wife. The husband, Gregory Lee Stanford, 54, allegedly fired gunshots at his wife; however, she was not hit and no one else was shot, police said. Eventually, officers made entry into the mobile home and discovered Stanford had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Disturbance call turns into standoff at SW Side home, police say
Read full article: Disturbance call turns into standoff at SW Side home, police saySAN ANTONIO San Antonio police were involved in a standoff with a man at a SW Side home for roughly an hour late Tuesday night, authorities said Wednesday. Officers were called just before midnight to a home in the 8500 block of Timber Wolf Street, not far from Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road after receiving reports of a family disturbance. According to police, a man and his mother had been arguing and it was believed that the man had a shotgun. As of now, it is unclear as to how the standoff exactly ended. Police did not say if the man left the house, or if he chose to remain inside.
Police navigate through darkness, thick brush to reach man armed with shotgun
Read full article: Police navigate through darkness, thick brush to reach man armed with shotgunSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police have tracked down a man who they say was armed with a shotgun and was having mental problems. They had to negotiate through darkness and thick brush along the Leon Creek Greenway to reach him early Wednesday. As officers approached their home, located in the 7000 block of Marshall Pass, they heard what sounded like gunfire. They say they also found out the man had left the home armed with a shotgun and climbed over the back fence. Image of a standoff near Marshall Pass.
Cibolo PD: Man surrenders peacefully, charged with attempted capital murder after standoff
Read full article: Cibolo PD: Man surrenders peacefully, charged with attempted capital murder after standoffCibolo PD: Man surrenders peacefully, charged with attempted capital murder after standoffPublished: March 13, 2020, 8:41 amA 34-year-old man has been arrested following an hours-long standoff with the Cibolo Police Department.
Police: Standoff in Stone Oak ends after man is caught trying to flee through apartment window
Read full article: Police: Standoff in Stone Oak ends after man is caught trying to flee through apartment windowThe incident began around 11:45 p.m. Sunday at the Club at Stone Oak Apartments on Hardy Oak Boulevard, not far from Stone Oak Parkway on the city’s far North Side. That’s when, police said, Summers held hostage a 52-year-old woman and an 8-year-old child, refusing to allow them to leave. Authorities said SWAT negotiators were called and that the woman was ultimately able to get out of the apartment safely by going through an apartment window. A police sergeant said roughly 20 minutes into negotiations with the man he then jumped out of the same apartment window, trying to run from the scene. Neither the woman nor the child held hostage were injured in the incident.
Standoff ends after death of man in McDonald’s parking lot
Read full article: Standoff ends after death of man in McDonald’s parking lotSAN ANTONIO – A standoff between San Antonio police and a local man has ended after he took his own life inside a vehicle in the parking lot of a Northeast Side McDonald’s restaurant early Monday morning. According to police, a relative of the man was able to track his phone and locate him after receiving word he might be suicidal. Authorities said the relative tried to talk to him, but at some point he pulled out a gun and that’s when they called police. Negotiators for several hours tried to resolve things peacefully, but shortly after 6 a.m. the man took his own life. The name of the man killed was not released by police.