SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio police officer shot and killed a man who allegedly pulled out a machete at the officer on the West Side, according to SAPD Chief William McManus.
Officers were initially responding to an assault in progress call, McManus said during a Sunday media conference.
The shooting happened just before 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the 6500 block of Tahoka Boulevard near Historic Old Highway 90.
SAPD said the 27-year-old man was allegedly assaulting his significant other.
Upon arrival, the officer approached the home, and the man opened the door slightly but refused to open it fully, McManus said.
The officer pushed the door, which caused the man to fall on the bed. The man allegedly pulled out a machete, prompting the officer to fire his weapon, police said.
It’s unclear how many shots were fired.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
McManus said Sunday’s call was not the first time authorities had been dispatched to the residence. He also added the man had a list of criminal history, including assault and theft.
The police officer, who has just over a year of service with the department, will be placed on administrative leave, McManus said.
This is a developing story. KSAT will update this story as more information becomes available.
Domestic violence resources
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there is a long list of resources on KSAT’s Domestic Violence page which includes a breakdown of what abuse is, and how it builds gradually.
If you are in crisis, you can:
- call or text 911
- call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233
- call the local Family Violence Prevention Services, which runs the shelter (Crisis Number: 210-733-8810, Programs and Administration: 210-930-3669)
- call the Bexar County Family Justice Center at 210-631-0100.
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