San Antonio Police Critical Incident Video Release: Somerset/ IH 35

Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the department, today, released the video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: While conducting undercover surveillance, the Covert Response Unit observed a wanted suspect exit a building and enter the passenger side of a suspect vehicle near West Commerce and 36th St. The Covert Response Unit followed the vehicle as it departed the location and requested marked patrol units and SAPD EAGLE to assist in following the suspect vehicle. An officer turned on his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle stopped on the side of the road when the suspect crawled out of the passenger window with a gun and ran across the road towards a field as officers yelled at the suspect to drop his weapon. The suspect fired a gunshot at officers, striking an officer’s chest body armor. Several officers returned fire as they ran after the suspect, striking him. The suspect was transported to the hospital and is currently facing charges for Unlawful Carry of a Weapon/Felony Conviction, Possession of a CS 1-4 grams, Evading Arrest/Detention, and Aggravated Assault Against a Peace Officer. Three other passengers were detained at the scene. No one else was injured. As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing these incidents. Link to Raw Version: