SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police said one of its officers was shot and a male suspect died after both exchanged gunfire early Sunday morning.
SAPD Chief William McManus said officers responded to a domestic violence call at an apartment complex around 3:15 a.m. in the 1300 block of Patricia Drive.
“When officers arrived, they learned that a female victim had been assaulted by her boyfriend,” McManus said Sunday morning. “When officers went into the apartment, he was lying in bed with a rifle by his side.”
After the suspect began shooting at the three SAPD officers, McManus said the officers returned fire before exiting the apartment.
One of the officers was shot multiple times and rushed to the hospital. McManus said the officer required surgery for her injuries.
An SAPD SWAT Team later entered the apartment and found the suspect with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
McManus said it is not known if one of the officers’ original gunfire hit the suspect or if the suspect took his own life.
The female victim was not seriously injured, SAPD said.
McManus said that all three officers have less than three years of experience with the department.
SAPD said its investigation into the case is ongoing.
On Monday, SAPD gave the following update on the officer’s condition:
“The officer injured is in the hospital, awaiting further medical care. The officer is in good spirits but has a long road to recovery ahead of her. We will provide more updates soon. Thank you for the kind words and prayers for our injured officer,” and SAPD spokesperson said.