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Trial begins for former San Antonio police officer charged with shooting teen in McDonald’s parking lot

The shooting of Erik Cantu, then 17, made international headlines.

by Sanford Nowlin April 14, 2025May 30, 2025

The shooting of Erik Cantu, then 17, made international headlines.

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Trial date set for San Antonio cops who shot woman during reported mental health crisis

Testimony will begin Sept. 24 in the trial of the three SAPD officers fired after the shooting of Melissa Perez.

by Sanford Nowlin August 26, 2024November 8, 2024

Two probationary officers have lost their positions at SAPD.

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2 dead, 4 hurt in shooting at San Antonio’s Market Square

The incident took place early Sunday morning as Fiesta was winding down.

by Sanford Nowlin April 28, 2024December 1, 2024

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San Antonio police personnel fired, suspended over Melissa Perez death

An SAPD lieutenant has been fired and a sergeant slapped with a seven-day suspension over accusations they left duty early the night officers shot and killed Perez inside her apartment.

by Sanford Nowlin January 12, 2024April 4, 2025

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Here’s what we know about the Austin-San Antonio shooting spree

Shane James, 34, is suspected of killing 6 and injuring 3 during a shooting rampage on Tuesday, police say.

by Michael Karlis December 6, 2023July 9, 2025

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San Antonio police shooting from last year puts Chicago mayoral candidate on the defensive

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas’ son was one of three San Antonio officers accused of shooting a Black suspect as he fled on foot.

by Sanford Nowlin February 13, 2023April 12, 2024

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San Antonio police officer put on leave after firing at suspect in car theft case

The same officer, Miguel Leal, also received a 45-day suspension last spring for failing to report two incidents that occurred on one of his shifts.

by Sanford Nowlin January 4, 2023June 20, 2024

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Bexar County moves to settle civil rights suit filed by family of man shot during disturbance call

Deputy Brandin Moran fired seven shots within 10 seconds of arriving on scene, killing Jesus Benito Garcia, according to court documents.

by Sanford Nowlin August 10, 2022December 22, 2023

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Chrissy Powell, Migrant Buses: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Our most-read story involved the revelation that missing San Antonio mom Chrissy Powell’s car sat in a shopping center parking lot for 12 days before a security guard reported it.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 5, 2022August 3, 2023

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9 years after cop at San Antonio’s UIW shot a student, court lets wrongful death suit proceed

Cameron Redus was shot five times at his apartment complex after being stopped by a campus police officer.

by Sanford Nowlin August 1, 2022September 6, 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

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Trial begins for former San Antonio police officer charged with shooting teen in McDonald’s parking lot

Trial date set for San Antonio cops who shot woman during reported mental health crisis

2 dead, 4 hurt in shooting at San Antonio’s Market Square

San Antonio police personnel fired, suspended over Melissa Perez death

Here’s what we know about the Austin-San Antonio shooting spree

San Antonio police shooting from last year puts Chicago mayoral candidate on the defensive

San Antonio police officer put on leave after firing at suspect in car theft case

Bexar County moves to settle civil rights suit filed by family of man shot during disturbance call

9 years after cop at San Antonio’s UIW shot a student, court lets wrongful death suit proceed

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

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

Grand jury declines to charge deputy who fatally shot San Antonio veteran Damian Daniels

Three San Antonio police officers suspended for roles in deadly shooting last September

Numerous ‘alternative facts’ lurk on Texas police unions’ anti-reform website

San Antonio Police Say They Shot Suspect After He Opened Fire on Burglary Call

Mexico Calls For DOJ Probe Into Police Killings Of Undocumented Immigrants