Executive Summary
- Officers responded to a carjacking attempt near Dolorosa and South Flores Street at 12:46 a.m. Saturday.
- Two victims were assaulted by a group of suspects who failed to steal the vehicle due to mechanical modifications.
- Police detained several suspects nearby, but one individual remains at large after fleeing in a silver vehicle.
San Antonio police detained several individuals early Saturday morning following a violent attempted carjacking and assault in the downtown district. Officers responded to the scene near the intersection of Dolorosa and South Flores Street at approximately 12:46 a.m. to investigate reports of an assault in progress.
According to the San Antonio Police Department, the victims, two men ages 41 and 49, were driving through the area when they were approached by four suspects. Police reports indicate that while one suspect distracted the driver, two others forcibly removed the passenger from the vehicle and began assaulting him. The driver was also attacked during the confrontation.
Investigators stated that one of the assailants attempted to steal the vehicle but was unsuccessful due to specific modifications previously made to the car for the driver’s father. The suspects subsequently fled the scene on foot but were apprehended by officers in the vicinity shortly after the incident. The victims sustained minor injuries.
Investigative Outlook
While the immediate threat was neutralized with the detention of the primary group, law enforcement continues to search for a fifth individual involved who reportedly fled the area in a silver vehicle. This active search suggests the investigation remains open as authorities work to identify the final suspect. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
