World

San Antonio police fatally shoot suspect in backyard slaying

Associated Press
By Associated Press
1 Min Read April 21, 2021 | 5 years Ago
Go Ad-Free today

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Police in San Antonio fatally shot a man who had earlier killed a man who was working in a shed outside his home, the city’s police chief said.

San Antonio officers responded Tuesday night to a home after a 49-year-old man went into the shed and killed the man who was in there, Police Chief William McManus said.

“A person drove up, went into the shed, and shot him and killed him right there,” McManus said.

The victim’s wife opened fire on the man, but it wasn’t clear whether the man was struck, the police chief said. When officers arrived, the man started shooting at them and officers returned fire, killing him, McManus said.

Police have not yet released the names of the people killed, and McManus said authorities don’t yet have a motive for the shooting of the homeowner.

Share

Categories:

Tags:

About the Writers

Push Notifications

Get news alerts first, right in your browser.

Enable Notifications

Content you may have missed

Enjoy TribLIVE, Uninterrupted.

Support our journalism and get an ad-free experience on all your devices.

  • TribLIVE AdFree Monthly

    • Unlimited ad-free articles
    • Pay just $4.99 for your first month
  • TribLIVE AdFree Annually BEST VALUE

    • Unlimited ad-free articles
    • Billed annually, $49.99 for the first year
    • Save 50% on your first year
Get Ad-Free Access Now View other subscription options