SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and killed by police as he was allegedly trying to rob a restaurant on the south side, according to SAPD.
San Antonio Police responded around 9:30 p.m. Saturday to the 3119 Roosevelt Avenue for a Robbery in progress at the Nicha's Comida Mexican Restaurant.
The suspect tried to rob the restaurant storage armed with both a machete and a gun, but several employees chased the would-be robber out of the building, which is when the officer used deadly force to stop him, according to SAPD Chief McManus.
Chief McManus says the officer told the suspect to drop the knife, but he refused. The officer discharged his firearm, striking the suspect. Officers began life saving measures, however, when EMS arrived the man was pronounced dead.
No other injuries were reported.
Police said all information provided is preliminary and may be subject to change as police continue their investigation.
Police released the video of the incident.
As per policy, all officer involved shootings are investigated. Upon completion, the investigations are forwarded to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office for review.
SAPD released the following statement Monday:
As per our policy, all officer involved shootings are investigated both criminally and administratively. Upon completion, the investigations are forwarded to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office for review. There are no new details on this incident as it is an open/active investigation.
There are no new details on this incident. It remains an open investigation.
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