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San Antonio police believe man stabbed ex-girlfriend, then himself, in West Side apartment

Both are critically wounded, police say

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say the stabbings of a man and woman inside a West Side apartment appear to be part of an attempted murder and attempted suicide plan.

They say they are still investigating, but they believe the 37-year-old man stabbed his ex-girlfriend and then himself late Monday night.

It is unclear who called police after 9:30 p.m., but they say they had to break down the door of the home at the Polo Club Apartments, located in the 8700 block of Marbach Road.

They found both of the people inside, critically wounded.

Police say only the 30-year-old woman lives at the residence.

According to officers at the scene, she and the 37-year-old man had a past relationship but had broken up about six months ago.

They say the woman was stabbed multiple times and was barely breathing when they found her.

Both of are being treated at an area hospital.

SAPD said the man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Neither he, nor the victim, have been identified.


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