Executive Summary
- Federal agents from the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations conducted a major enforcement operation on San Antonio’s North Side.
- A 27-year-old man allegedly fired shots at a Northwest Side store after being asked to leave; no injuries were reported and the suspect is at large.
- In a separate incident, a female pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle; the driver stopped and is cooperating with police.
- San Antonio police and federal authorities are continuing active investigations into all three unrelated weekend events.
Law enforcement agencies in San Antonio were engaged in multiple serious investigations over the weekend, including a major federal enforcement operation, a fatal pedestrian accident, and a shooting at a Northwest Side business. The incidents, which occurred from Saturday night into Sunday morning, prompted responses from local, state, and federal authorities.
Federal Enforcement Operation
A significant law enforcement presence was noted on San Antonio’s North Side late Saturday and early Sunday as federal agents conducted what was described as a “court-authorized” operation. The activity was centered near San Pedro Avenue and Basse Road. According to a statement from the FBI’s San Antonio field office, the operation was led by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, with support from local and state partners. Officials have not released specifics regarding the focus of the operation, the number of agents involved, or how many individuals may have been detained or charged.
Disgruntled Customer Opens Fire
Early Sunday morning, San Antonio police responded to a shooting at a store in the 4000 block of Medical Drive. A preliminary police report indicates that a 27-year-old male customer became involved in an argument with a cashier who had asked him to leave. The man allegedly pointed a handgun at the cashier before exiting the store and firing multiple shots at the building. No injuries were reported, though officers discovered several shell casings at the scene. The suspect fled before police arrived and remains at large.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident
In a separate incident on the North Side, a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking early Sunday morning. San Antonio police reported that a gray Kia was traveling southbound in the 11000 block of Wetmore Road around 1:15 a.m. when it hit the pedestrian. The driver immediately stopped and contacted the authorities. Emergency medical personnel pronounced the woman, who has not yet been identified, dead at the scene. Police stated the driver is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
Status of Investigations
Authorities are continuing their investigations into all three incidents. The FBI has indicated that more information regarding the federal operation will be released as it becomes available. In the store shooting case, police are actively searching for the suspect. It is important to note that any individuals charged in connection with these events are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.