SAN ANTONIO — An hours-long standoff ended in gunfire and the suspect dead Monday afternoon.
Officers received reports that shots were fired around 11 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of Noria Street southwest of downtown San Antonio
Police said Monday's shooting was related to an incident that occurred Saturday when officers were called to the home after witnesses said a man was shooting guns in his backyard.
When officers arrived, they couldn't contact the man, so they left to "deescalate the situation," an SAPD spokesperson said. Officers remained in the area as a precaution. On Sunday, a fire was reported at the same home.
Police said a news crew was at the location to report on the weekend's incidents when a man opened fire on the crew, who then fled the area. Police said some property was damaged but no one was injured.
The suspect, whom police believe is the same man from Saturday's investigation, fled to another home one block up and barricaded himself inside the home.
Several hours later, the man, who was not identified, ran into the home's backyard in an attempt to get into a shed. SAPD Chief William McManus said officers then surrounded the home in an attempt to keep him from re-entering. At this point, he opened fire at the officers, who returned shots, killing him.
McManus said five officers shot at the suspect. Those officers will be placed on administrative duty.