SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department released footage of what prompted an officer to shoot a suspect following a chase on the South Side.
The shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. on Nov. 7 at the intersection of Padre Drive and Napier Avenue.
According to police, SAPD Officer Oscar Espino saw Raul Ramirez, 42, commit a traffic violation and tried to stop his vehicle.
Police said Espino recognized Ramirez’s vehicle because it had been involved in an incident earlier in the day with officers.
Espino attempted to pull over Ramirez, but police said he accelerated his vehicle away.
SAPD said Ramirez eventually stopped at the intersection of Padre Drive and Napier Avenue as Espino was in pursuit of his vehicle.
Once Espino exited his patrol vehicle, Ramirez pointed a gun at him, according to police.
Police said Espino fired multiple gunshots, striking Ramirez in his shoulder. He was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
Ramirez was ultimately arrested and charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer and felon in possession of a firearm, police said.
Espino is a two-year veteran with SAPD, according to the department. He was not injured, nor were any bystanders.