SAN ANTONIO – A man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for attempted capital murder of a police officer Monday.
Christopher Joshua Perry, 23, stabbed a San Antonio police officer in the neck in 2022 after the officer attempted to help the defendant’s girlfriend.
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Police said the injured officer, whose identity has not been released, was a five-year SAPD veteran.
The officer was dispatched to the 4000 block of Medical Drive at about 4:30 p.m. on July 14, 2022, to assist a woman who wanted to report that Perry had assaulted her.
She wanted an officer with her as she collected some of her property.
After the officer arrived, Perry and the woman started arguing, police said.
The officer tried to intervene, and Perry pulled out a large lock-blade pocket knife and stabbed the officer in the side of the neck, according to SAPD.
The officer restrained the suspect while other officers arrived. He was then taken to a local hospital for treatment. SAPD said he was in good condition and stable.
Perry sustained minor injuries during the struggle but refused treatment by EMS, police said.
“It is unfortunate that our officers become victims in the line of duty. This Officer was there to prevent any further altercations but was met with an attempt to take his life by the defendant,” Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said.
Jail records show Perry was sentenced to 35 years and has to pay over $18,000 in fines.
“Our office is committed to upholding the law and seeking prosecution on those who break it. We stand with the law enforcement community and will hold accountable those who injure officers performing their lawful duties,” Gonzales said.
