SAN ANTONIO — A school police officer was hit by a car while trying to stop some trespassing suspects on the northwest side.
At least two of the suspects managed to drove off, authorities say, but not before hitting the officer and knocking him to the ground. That's when the officer fired his gun at the vehicle, according to officials.
Officers attempted to chase the vehicle but called it off because it was too dangerous.
They were able to arrest the third suspect at the athletic complex. At this time, Northside ISD is working with San Antonio Police to find the suspects. When they are found, officers say they will face multiple felony charges.
The officer who was struck by the vehicle has recovered.
On Monday, NISD released this statement:
At approximately 9:15 p.m., Sunday Sept. 24, NISD Police responded to a call reporting multiple suspects in the swim area of the district natatorium.
A NISD Police Officer made contact with the individuals in the parking lot of the swim center. The individuals evaded the officer - one on foot and two in a vehicle. As the Officer was in pursuit on foot, the vehicle struck the Officer. The Officer fired one round at the vehicle.
The suspect who fled on foot was apprehended by NISD Police and later identified as an 18-year old male and former NISD student. The other two suspects in the vehicle are still at large.
The NISD Officer involved in the incident sustained non-life threatening injuries. The Officer has been placed on administrative duty, as is standard procedure, pending an investigation. At the request of the NISD Police Dept., the San Antonio Police Dept. will be conducting an independent investigation.
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