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Bodycam video shows San Antonio police officer shooting suspect who produced gun during pursuit
By Gabby Jimenez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
The San Antonio Police Department released body camera video Friday of a May 29 pursuit that ended with an officer shooting a suspect who police said produced a firearm.The 41-second video showed footage from SAPD officer Matthew Kory, 24, during the pursuit in the 3100 block of Vera Cruz. Watch ...
Key takeaway Watch the full SAPD video below: According to police, an anonymous 911 caller reported a wanted person, who was later identified as Hector Carreno, in a backyard near Southwest 19th Street and Chihuahua Street.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The release of the bodycam video from the May 29 pursuit raises questions about the use of force by San Antonio police officers. This incident is the second officer-involved shooting this year, according to a KSAT Investigates analysis. The fact that Hector Carreno had two separate felony warrants and produced a firearm during the pursuit will likely be a key factor in the Bexar County District Attorney's review of the case. The San Antonio Police Department's decision to release the bodycam video footage provides transparency into the events leading up to the shooting. As the case moves forward, the community will be watching to see how the district attorney's office handles the review and whether any charges will be filed against Officer Matthew Kory. The outcome of this review will have implications for how the SAPD handles similar situations in the future and may impact the ongoing conversation about police accountability in San Antonio.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The San Antonio Police Department released body camera video Friday of a May 29 pursuit that ended with an officer shooting a suspect who police said produced a firearm.The 41-second video showed footage from SAPD officer Matthew Kory, 24, during the pursuit in the 3100 block of Vera Cruz. Watch ...
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