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'Officer in trouble' | Security guard attacked at Shops at Rivercenter

Police assisted mall security with a combative man in his 30s inside the mall common corridor.

SAN ANTONIO — A man caught walking through the Shops at Rivercenter mall after hours caused enough problems for a security guard, that police were called in for back-up.

Police received an "officer in trouble" call just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
Officers say the man attacked the guard. 

When first responders arrived, they helped the security guard get the man in custody. 

The guard was treated for minor head wounds and is expected to be okay.
The suspect faces several charges, including assault on a public officer.

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