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 a woman shooting her brother after a heated argument to a man dying after colliding with a tractor-trailer.
Woman arrested after shooting her brother in an argument
A 26-year-old woman shot her brother repeatedly during a supposed heated argument. The incident took place on March 14 in the 1700 block of Jackson Keller Road quickly turning into a dangerous situation, with the shooting occurring around 5 p.m.
According to the police, the 29-year-old victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of said apartment complex. The incident began with an argument between a brother and sister. SAPD did not disclose what the argument was about. The argument escalated when the sister pulled out a gun and fired an unknown amount of shots at her brother.
Police reported that the victim had “critical injuries” and was rushed to the nearest local hospital. The woman was taken into custody at the scene and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Man killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, an unidentified man died from crashing into a tractor-trailer after losing control of the vehicle. The incident took place on U.S. Highway 87 near Turkey Run Lance in Kendall County. On Saturday around 8:30 a.m., the Ford F-150 driver suddenly lost control of his truck, striking the tractor-trailer. The vehicle was totaled. At the scene of the incident, DPS pronounced the driver of the Ford F-150 dead.
Unleashed dog bites a man at Northwest Side motel
A 25-year-old man was taken to the hospital Saturday morning after a loose dog severely bit him at a motel in Northwest San Antonio. The attack occurred in the 7800 block of Fredericksburg Road.
San Antonio Animal Care Services explained that the dog belonged to a guest staying at the motel. The dog escaped and bit the victim on the arm. The San Antonio Fire Department reported that the man had to be hospitalized for more treatment.
SAACS has placed the dog in quarantine and charged its owner with four criminal citations. The citations consist of failure to show proof of vaccinations against rabies and permitting the canine to roam unsupervised.
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