Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes the most captivating news headlines of the week. This week’s topics range from the arrest of a suspect in connection to the Leon Valley H-E-B shooting to a driver potentially facing charges of child endangerment after six children were ejected from a vehicle.
Man arrested in connection with Leon Valley H-E-B shooting
A man identified as Jose Alberto Salas-Gonzalez, 43, was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred around 1:00 p.m. at a Leon Valley H-E-B on the 5600 block of Bandera Road off Loop 410 on Tuesday.
Salas-Gonzalez allegedly opened gunfire at the front of the store near the entrance. The Leon Valley Police Department surrounded the subject after he was caught fleeing the scene, walking through the lanes of Loop 410 near the Bandera intersection.
The Leon Valley Police Department has charged Salas-Gonzalez with deadly conduct, discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to the San Antonio Express-News. There have been no reports of injuries or fatalities occurring to any bystanders.
Six children hospitalized after being ejected from a vehicle in I-35 crash
Six children were ejected from an SUV after the vehicle’s tire blew out, causing it to crash into a tree. The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. The driver was reportedly heading northbound on IH-35 before losing control of the vehicle.
Two adults and seven children, aged between two to 11 years old, were all transported to the hospital. A few of them had life-threatening injuries. Only one child was wearing a seatbelt. SAPD is currently investigating the incident, and the driver may be facing child endangerment charges.
Road closures are scheduled in San Antonio for the filming of Paramount+ TV series, “1923”
The second season of “Yellowstone’s” prequel, “1923,” will be filmed in San Antonio this September. The studio behind the hit series has already used the Texas Hill Country and Austin as their backdrops.
The majority of downtown San Antonio will be closed or rerouted to accommodate the Paramount+ show. According to MYSA, a release by the San Antonio Film Commission announced, “The week of Sept. 16, 2024, there will be varying closures along Broadway between E. Pecan St. and E. Houston St., including E. Travis St. & Peacock Alley from Jefferson St. to N. Alamo St.” Expect to find an alternative route if you are planning on traveling to any of these areas this upcoming week.