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Bodycam video shows man approaching BCSO deputies with knives moments before far West Side shooting
By Andrea K. Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 4 min read
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage on Tuesday of a man approaching deputies with two knives moments before a deputy shot him on the far West Side last month.The nearly 10-minute video shows footage from BCSO deputies Steven Calva, Frank Diaz and Jason Garces during the...
Key takeaway The nearly 10-minute video shows footage from BCSO deputies Steven Calva, Frank Diaz and Jason Garces during the June 23 encounter with Danh Thanh Dinh in the 8400 block of Knapp Rise, near Ranch View and Culebra Road.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The release of body camera footage from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office provides a detailed look at the events leading up to the shooting on the far West Side last month. This incident raises questions about how law enforcement responds to individuals in crisis, particularly those who may be experiencing mental health issues or other forms of distress. The fact that deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation, offering to "find him some help," suggests a recognition of the need for alternative approaches to resolving these types of encounters. However, the outcome of this incident also underscores the challenges and risks that officers face when dealing with individuals who are armed and uncooperative. As the community continues to grapple with the implications of this shooting, it will be important to examine the training and protocols in place for deputies responding to similar situations, and to consider what additional resources or support might be needed to prevent such outcomes in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage on Tuesday of a man approaching deputies with two knives moments before a deputy shot him on the far West Side last month.The nearly 10-minute video shows footage from BCSO deputies Steven Calva, Frank Diaz and Jason Garces during the...
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