SAN ANTONIO — A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested in the stabbing attack of a Palladium cinema patron earlier this month, according to San Antonio Police officials.
Authorities say Andrew Pantaleon turned himself in "without incident" on Wednesday, more than a week after the June 5 attack in which police say he targeted a woman at the movie theater.
Three people who know Pantaleon identified him based on the surveillance footage, according to an affidavit.
The affidavit also said Pantaleon had distinctive rims on his car and through surveillance video, investigators were able to link him to the crime.
"The surveillance video also showed the Defendant's vehicle with distinctive black rims. Through computer research a vehicle linked to the defendant was located. This vehicle had black rims with a chrome lip, which appeared to match the vehicle seen in surveillance," the affidavit said.
SAPD Spokesperson Cory Schuler said it's investigators' belief the attack was random, and officers aren't searching for additional suspects.
"At this point there is no motive," Schuler said in regards to the incident, adding authorities at this point don't believe the suspect and victim know each other.
"It could have been just a random act of evil," he said. "I really believe this is an act, a random act."
He added the victim has also been released from the hospital as she continues to recover. She took to social media after the arrest to thank officers for their investigation, and the public for keeping an eye open.
Her attorney told KENS 5 that his client is doing better. He said that victim does not know the suspect. She also wrote, on social media, that she saw the video of the suspect walking in handcuffs. She said there is a sense of relief that he is off the streets. She said he will no longer be a danger to any other woman.
San Antonio Police did credit the public for helping out in the case and sharing surveillance video of the suspect. Police said they received several tips.
"These cases are extremely hard especially the ones that are random, the officer said. We need the public's help to start closing these cases."
Pantaleon, meanwhile, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond was set at $150,000.