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SWAT officer seriously injured in line of duty on why he continues to protect, serve
Read full article: SWAT officer seriously injured in line of duty on why he continues to protect, serveJust over a year after being shot in the face during a police pursuit, a San Antonio Police Department SWAT Officer is sharing why he decided to put the uniform back on.
Guests at Northeast Side Motel 6 wake up to SWAT standoff
Read full article: Guests at Northeast Side Motel 6 wake up to SWAT standoffSWAT officers searching for a group of robbery suspects had to work to convince several people to come out of rooms at Motel 6 near I-35 and Rittiman Road. After an hours-long standoff, the situation ended with a number of people in custody.
An inside look at a nonprofit training K-9 police dogs in our area
Read full article: An inside look at a nonprofit training K-9 police dogs in our areaThe team behind Spike K-9 Fund travel all around the country, teaching K-9's and their officers how to deal with several different kinds of emergencies. This week, they're in San Antonio, training 12 handlers and 6 SWAT team members for free.
Dramatic video of San Antonio police under fire brings back scary memories for neighbors
Read full article: Dramatic video of San Antonio police under fire brings back scary memories for neighborsPeople who live at the Timber Creek apartments still have not forgotten the morning of January 9, when a neighbor engaged in a gun battle with police. SAPD recently released video of the incident.
SAPD releases body-worn camera footage of SWAT officers engaging in intense gunfight with ex-BCSO deputy
Read full article: SAPD releases body-worn camera footage of SWAT officers engaging in intense gunfight with ex-BCSO deputyThe San Antonio Police Department released body-worn camera footage from a gun battle between SWAT and an ex-BCSO deputy.
Neighbors duck for cover as man, SWAT officers engage in gun battle
Read full article: Neighbors duck for cover as man, SWAT officers engage in gun battleSan Antonio police say a man armed with multiple weapons began firing wildly at a far West side apartment complex Tuesday morning. SWAT officers shot and wounded him.
SAPD Chief McManus: Man shot by SWAT officers after he fires multiple rounds inside and outside far West Side apartment
Read full article: SAPD Chief McManus: Man shot by SWAT officers after he fires multiple rounds inside and outside far West Side apartmentA man who was firing multiple rounds both inside and outside a far West Side apartment was shot by San Antonio SWAT officers early Tuesday morning, according to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus.
16-year-old arrested on warrants during Converse murder investigation was wanted for separate drive-by shooting death
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested on warrants during Converse murder investigation was wanted for separate drive-by shooting deathThe teenage suspect is at least the second person arrested in the Aug. 30 murder of Michael Molina, 61, on the Southeast side. Molina was killed in what appears to be an attack targeting his grandson.
Man on the run after hostage incident involving children on North Side
Read full article: Man on the run after hostage incident involving children on North SideA man wanted on several warrants is on the run after a short standoff at an apartment complex on the North Side, according to San Antonio police.
10 taken into custody during East Side drug raid, BCSO says
Read full article: 10 taken into custody during East Side drug raid, BCSO saysTen people were taken into custody during a drug raid of a home that has been hit by law enforcement at least four times this year, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
āCome out with your hands up!ā: Neighbors startled by FBI, police surrounding North Side home
Read full article: āCome out with your hands up!ā: Neighbors startled by FBI, police surrounding North Side homeFBI, other agencies descended on a North side home, causing a commotion in the neighborhood early Wednesday morning. So far, those agencies have not offered an explanation for the activity.
Man arrested after threatening guard with knife, barricading himself at Toyota Plant, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested after threatening guard with knife, barricading himself at Toyota Plant, SAPD saysA man is in custody and facing charges after he threatened a guard and barricaded himself at the Toyota Plant early Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Roommate killed in murder-suicide at apartment complex identified, medical examiner says
Read full article: Roommate killed in murder-suicide at apartment complex identified, medical examiner saysThe Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified a man who was shot and killed by his roommate at a Northeast Side apartment complex early Friday morning.
Guadalupe County SWAT members shoot, kill driver in Seguin during traffic stop, police say
Read full article: Guadalupe County SWAT members shoot, kill driver in Seguin during traffic stop, police sayGuadalupe County SWAT officers shot and killed a man after he refused to comply during a traffic stop and then pulled a gun on them early Thursday morning, the Seguin Police Department said.
Three suspects arrested, six victims rescued in human smuggling bust, Bexar County sheriff says
Read full article: Three suspects arrested, six victims rescued in human smuggling bust, Bexar County sheriff saysThree men have been arrested in connection with a human smuggling case in Bexar County, where six people were rescued, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Man involved in standoff, hostage situation at Converse home arrested, police say
Read full article: Man involved in standoff, hostage situation at Converse home arrested, police sayA man accused of holding a woman against her will in a bathroom and hiding from the authorities in a Converse home is in custody, according to Converse police.
SWAT standoff ends after 48 hours, man taken into custody, police say
Read full article: SWAT standoff ends after 48 hours, man taken into custody, police sayA standoff has ended on the Southwest Side after 48 hours, but itās the unexpected way that it ended that has left many nearby residents on edge.
SAPD releases bodycam footage of standoff that ended in shooting on East Side
Read full article: SAPD releases bodycam footage of standoff that ended in shooting on East SideThe San Antonio Police Department on Wednesday released bodycam footage of a standoff that ended with a SWAT officer shooting a suspect.
Man shot, injured by SWAT officer after pointing gun at police, SAPD Chief McManus says
Read full article: Man shot, injured by SWAT officer after pointing gun at police, SAPD Chief McManus saysA man is in critical condition after he was shot by a SWAT officer after raising his gun at police, according to SAPD Chief William McManus.
How law enforcement are trained to respond during an active shooter situation
Read full article: How law enforcement are trained to respond during an active shooter situationThe Columbine High School shooting 23 years ago changed how law enforcement officers respond to an active shooter. The guidelines are similar across law enforcement agencies -- make entry and stop the killing.
SWAT on scene of Texas synagogue after man takes hostages during services, reports say
Read full article: SWAT on scene of Texas synagogue after man takes hostages during services, reports sayNegotiations are currently ongoing between police and a man who is believed to have taken hostages inside of a synagogue during morning services, according to a report from The Dallas Morning News.
Man climbs at least 15 stories to break into construction crane, removed by SWAT in Houston
Read full article: Man climbs at least 15 stories to break into construction crane, removed by SWAT in HoustonMan stuck 15 stories up after hijacking crane for hours in downtown Houston, police sayA man who jumped a fence and climbed 15 stories into a construction crane in downtown Houston has been taken into custody by SWAT officers, according to police. KPRC, KSATās sister station in Houston, reported that police were called to the construction site around 3 a.m. Friday for āsuspicious activity.āThe man, who has not been identified, entered a construction site near the intersection of Crawford and Rusk streets near the Discovery Green, ABC 13 in Houston reported. The man managed to climb to the operatorās cabin, which is 15-20 stories high and began to move around in the cabin. AdSWAT officers climbed the ladder and nabbed the man after 6 a.m. It is unclear why he climbed the crane or if he will face any charges.
Police chief says Miami partying ācouldnāt go on any longerā
Read full article: Police chief says Miami partying ācouldnāt go on any longerāAfter days of partying, including several confrontations with police, Miami Beach officials enacted a highly unorthodox curfew Saturday from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., forcing restaurants to stop outdoor seating entirely during the three-day emergency period, and encouraging local businesses to voluntarily shut down. A military style vehicle was seen rolling down the palm-tree lined Ocean Drive as outnumbered Miami Beach police officers struggled to disperse the raucous crowds Saturday. āWe couldnāt go on any longer,ā Clements said during Sunday's meeting, defending the cityās curfew. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said he has trouble sleeping at night, worried about the out-of-control parties. Miami tourism officials say billions of dollars were lost when the pandemic first erupted last year, canceling spring break and forcing beach closures across the Sunshine State.
BCSO: Suspect in custody following standoff in far west Bexar County neighborhood
Read full article: BCSO: Suspect in custody following standoff in far west Bexar County neighborhoodBEXAR COUNTY ā 6:51 p.m. Update:After an hours-long standoff in a far west Bexar County neighborhood, a man ā once armed with an AR-15 rifle ā is now in custody, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office. Deputies are also conducting a second search of the manās house, which is standard protocol to an incident involving SWAT, Salazar said. The incident was ābrought on by most likely PTSD symptoms and there may have been some family stressors ongoing that led to this,ā Sheriff Salazar said. Posted by Bexar County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, February 28, 20215 p.m. Update:Negotiations are still underway between a man armed with an AR-15 rifle, Bexar County sheriff deputies and SWAT teams in a far West Bexar County neighborhood. Original:The Bexar County Sheriffās Office is warning residents in a far West Bexar County neighborhood to stay inside their homes, as a man armed with a rifle is walking around and āthreatening law enforcement.āThe sheriffās office posted about the incident on social media on Sunday afternoon.
Man, woman killed in apparent murder-suicide in Schertz identified
Read full article: Man, woman killed in apparent murder-suicide in Schertz identifiedSCHERTZ, Texas ā Update:A man and woman killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Schertz have been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner. They heard a single gunshot come from inside the residence and when officials entered the home, they found the man deceased. Original:AdA man and a woman were killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Schertz early Saturday morning, according to Schertz police. Authorities attempted to make contact with the man inside of the home but were unsuccessful. RELATED: āIām not putting my gun downā: Man killed in police shootout after shooting childās motherās friend at East Side apartment, chief says
2 dead following hours-long standoff in Austin
Read full article: 2 dead following hours-long standoff in AustinAUSTIN ā UPDATE: Two people were found dead inside a doctorās office in Austin late Tuesday night after an hours-long SWAT situation, the Austin Police Department said. MEDIA - The SWAT situation has ended. -PIO6 ā Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) January 27, 2021---(Original Story)The Austin Police Department reported that officers are responding to a āactive and ongoingā SWAT situation in the 1900 block of West 35th Street. Austin police have surrounded a medical office, evacuated residents from surrounding areas and told others to stay inside. John Majefski, an officer with the departmentās public information office, said the department did not have very many details of the incident.
Rifle, loaded magazines stolen from BCSO SWAT deputy after leaving equipment outside his residence
Read full article: Rifle, loaded magazines stolen from BCSO SWAT deputy after leaving equipment outside his residenceSAN ANTONIO A Bexar County Sheriffs deputy assigned to its SWAT unit had his rifle and loaded magazines stolen after leaving the items unsecured outside his home, BCSO officials confirmed Tuesday. The theft, which took place sometime between the evening of Sept. 1 and Sept. 2, is now under investigation by the agency. BCSO officials did not provide the location of the theft or the deputys name. Anyone with information about possible suspects in the case is asked to contact BCSO at 210-335-6070. Officials have not said if the deputy faces possible disciplinary action.
Stone Oak standoff ends in 3 arrests
Read full article: Stone Oak standoff ends in 3 arrestsSAN ANTONIO ā A standoff on the city's far North side ends Tuesday morning with the arrests of three men, San Antonio police said. A SWAT team was called to the 300 block of Joshua Way in Stone Oak around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, where police say three men broke into a home and assaulted a woman. The man who owns that home was arrested back in February after an investigation by a task force that included the IRS, the DEA and San Antonio police. Police say his son and two other men broke into the home this morning because they believed Pena's girlfriend -- who still lives there -- gave information that led to his arrest. But even with the arrest of the three suspects from Tuesday morning's break-in and standoff, neighbors are concerned about what could happen next.