Fired over a failed pat-down — officer seeks reinstatement

A 19-year-old was able to smuggle a handgun into the Bexar County Jail in 2024 — and the fallout is still playing out. Jesus Gonzales died by suicide during a strip search after officers failed to find the weapon. Now, fired SAPD officer Abdiel Munoz is fighting to get his job back before an arbitrator. Body cam video tells a troubling story: Munoz appears to check Gonzales's pockets before transport, but never conducts a thorough pat-down — even though Gonzales had a pending unlawful carry of a firearm charge. Watch the full story on ksat.com #SanAntonio #BexarCounty #SAPD #JailSafety #BreakingNews