Man shoots 7 police officers called to 'suicide in progress' in San Antonio
At least seven police officers were shot during an hourslong armed standoff after responding to a "suicide in progress" call in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday night.
At least seven police officers were shot during an hourslong armed standoff after responding to a "suicide in progress" call in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday night.
The unidentified suspect, aged in his 40s, shot an officer who first arrived at the apartment in the city's Stone Oak area and then proceeded to shoot six more officers more while barricaded in the property, San Antonio Police Department said.
All seven officers' injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
SAPD confirmed that the suspect had died but said it was unclear whether he had shot himself or was shot by police.
Police evacuated residents from the apartment block who could be safely moved, NBC affiliate WOAI of San Antonio reported.
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