Seven Officers Shot in San Antonio Standoff
Seven Officers Shot in San Antonio Standoff

Seven Officers Shot in San Antonio Standoff

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Seven San Antonio police officers were wounded in a shooting incident at the Sonterra Heights apartment complex in the Stone Oak neighborhood, after responding to a 'suicide in progress' call. The officers were ambushed by a gunman, who later barricaded himself inside the complex. Initial reports indicated four officers were shot, but later updates confirmed three additional injuries, all non-life-threatening. The suspect, a man in his 40s, was found dead following a prolonged standoff, though it is unclear if his death was self-inflicted or due to police gunfire. The incident underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement in volatile situations involving mental health crises. Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.

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