SAN ANTONIO — Authorities say two people, including a San Antonio Police officer, are hospitalized Thursday evening after an apparent domestic violence threat devolved into an exchange of gunfire on the west side.
According to SAPD Chief William McManus, a woman called police saying her boyfriend was en route to her home and threatening to shoot it up. Officers dispatched to the area were able to catch up to the suspect before he ever arrived, but he attempted to evade them on the road.
The pursuit continued on foot after the suspect eventually wrecked his car, McManus said, at which point he allegedly fired toward officers, hitting one of them. That same officer returned fire and hit the suspect three times.
“I heard he’s in bad shape,” McManus said about the condition of the suspect, later identified as 23-year-old Elijaih Gonzales. “Not doing well.”
At last check, Gonzales remained hospitalized Friday afternoon. He's been charged with attempted capital murder, aggravated robbery and felon in possession as a result of Thursday's events, to go along with several outstanding warrants including assault and burglary.
The officer, who has been with the force for five years, is expected to be OK after he was struck by bullets once.
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