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 Blue Alert issued to the phones of Texans to a man who was attacked by his own dog.
Public safety alert wakes up Texans
A Blue Alert lit up the phones of Texans at approximately 5 a.m. on the morning of Friday, Oct. 4.
The Blue Alert was issued for wanted suspect Seth Altman in Memphis, Texas.
Altman shot and injured a law enforcement officer in Hall County near Amarillo, Texas. A reward is currently offered to anyone who can give the whereabouts of the suspect. Police say not to approach him because he is considered armed and dangerous but to contact 9-1-1 if he is spotted.
Following the alert, Texans took to social media to discuss the issuance of the Blue Alert. Some comments include, “Please be mindful and wake me up at a more decent hour next time,” “You couldn’t have done this at a more convenient hour?” and “@TxDPS I am begging you to stop sending blue alerts in the middle of the night. I’m sleeping. I will not find the bad guy at 4 am. I am not Batman.”
27-year-old motorcyclist killed in motor vehicle collision
Friday, Oct. 4, at approximately 9:24 p.m., 27-year-old Mark Reyes was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Reyes was operating a silver 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. On Babcock Rd, a red El Camino made a left turn in front of the motorcyclist and struck him. Police said EMS treated his injuries, but Reyes was later pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the El Camino faces no charges at this time.
Hit and run
Friday. Oct 4, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a 61-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were crossing an intersection of North St. Mary’s street at 200 Claudia Street when they were hit by an unknown vehicle. The suspect continued southbound on St. Mary’s Street. First responders arrived at the scene and assisted the two hit-and-run victims. When located by the authorities, the suspect will be facing criminal charges due to the failure to render aid.
Dog dies after attacking owner
A 36-year-old man was attacked by his dog on Friday, Oct. 4 at approximately 10 p.m. Law enforcement arrived at the scene of the man being attacked in his front yard by a large dog. Officers tried to get the dog off the victim; one of them fired their weapon, shooting the dog once. The victim suffered multiple injuries and bites throughout his body. The owner gave the police permission to put the dog down, seeing as the dog was believed to be beyond saving. It was unknown why the dog attacked its owner. Following the attack, the man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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 Blue Alert issued to the phones of Texans to a man who was attacked by his own dog.
Public safety alert wakes up Texans
A Blue Alert lit up the phones of Texans at approximately 5 a.m. on the morning of Friday, Oct. 4.
The Blue Alert was issued for wanted suspect Seth Altman in Memphis, Texas.
Altman shot and injured a law enforcement officer in Hall County near Amarillo, Texas. A reward is currently offered to anyone who can give the whereabouts of the suspect. Police say not to approach him because he is considered armed and dangerous but to contact 9-1-1 if he is spotted.
Following the alert, Texans took to social media to discuss the issuance of the Blue Alert. Some comments include, “Please be mindful and wake me up at a more decent hour next time,” “You couldn’t have done this at a more convenient hour?” and “@TxDPS I am begging you to stop sending blue alerts in the middle of the night. I’m sleeping. I will not find the bad guy at 4 am. I am not Batman.”
27-year-old motorcyclist killed in motor vehicle collision
Friday, Oct. 4, at approximately 9:24 p.m., 27-year-old Mark Reyes was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Reyes was operating a silver 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. On Babcock Rd, a red El Camino made a left turn in front of the motorcyclist and struck him. Police said EMS treated his injuries, but Reyes was later pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the El Camino faces no charges at this time.
Hit and run
Friday. Oct 4, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a 61-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were crossing an intersection of North St. Mary’s street at 200 Claudia Street when they were hit by an unknown vehicle. The suspect continued southbound on St. Mary’s Street. First responders arrived at the scene and assisted the two hit-and-run victims. When located by the authorities, the suspect will be facing criminal charges due to the failure to render aid.
Dog dies after attacking owner
A 36-year-old man was attacked by his dog on Friday, Oct. 4 at approximately 10 p.m. Law enforcement arrived at the scene of the man being attacked in his front yard by a large dog. Officers tried to get the dog off the victim; one of them fired their weapon, shooting the dog once. The victim suffered multiple injuries and bites throughout his body. The owner gave the police permission to put the dog down, seeing as the dog was believed to be beyond saving. It was unknown why the dog attacked its owner. Following the attack, the man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
