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Family of San Antonio 13-year-old killed in police shooting files federal lawsuit

SAPD officer Stephen Ramos shot 13-year-old Andre ‘AJ’ Hernandez in June 2022 during a stolen vehicle call.

by Michael Karlis January 17, 2024January 8, 2025

SAPD officer Stephen Ramos shot 13-year-old Andre ‘AJ’ Hernandez in June 2022 during a stolen vehicle call.

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The Big Payback: San Antonio’s high-profile police misconduct cases could start costing taxpayers

Over the past 10 years, the City of San Antonio paid out a total of $1,566,300 to settle claims of police brutality and misconduct, according to documents obtained by the Current.

by Michael Karlis February 9, 2023June 17, 2025

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There’s a reason two recent San Antonio police shootings had different outcomes, activists say

Two recent police shootings have striking similarities, but in one case the officer is facing charges, while the other is on paid administrative duty.

by Michael Karlis October 20, 2022April 24, 2024

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Busing Migrants, Texas GOP vs. Pot Legalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Our most-clicked story involves the steep bill Gov. Greg Abbott has so far handed Texas taxpayers for his election-year stunt of busing migrants to Washington, D.C.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 24, 2022August 17, 2023

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Family of 13-year-old fatally shot by San Antonio police officer starts GoFundMe to cover funeral costs

Lee Merritt, the attorney representing the boy’s family, said he plans to file a civil suit against the city.

by Michael Karlis June 17, 2022May 23, 2024

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Police Shooting Case, Boerne Hit-and-Run: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

High-profile attorney Lee Merritt is now representing the family of a San Antonio 13-year-old shot by a police officer.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 17, 2022June 12, 2025

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Family will seek murder charge against San Antonio cop who shot 13-year-old boy, attorney says

High-profile attorney Lee Merritt also said body-cam footage contradicts the police account of the incident.

by Michael Karlis June 14, 2022April 16, 2025

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Lawyer for 13-year-old fatally shot by San Antonio cop says body-cam shows the killing was unjustified

High-profile civil rights attorney Lee Merritt said the officer involved in the shooting also fatally shot another suspect during his two years on the force.

by Michael Karlis June 13, 2022April 20, 2024