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Man found dead after officers respond to assault call on Northeast Side, SAPD says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrea K. Moreno , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Police responded to a report of an assault in the 5100 block of a local road.
A death investigation is ongoing in San Antonio . Details about the circumstances surrounding the death are limited. Police were called to a location on the Northeast Side, where they found a deceased individual.
The man was 62 years old. The incident occurred after midnight on a Sunday. Police responded to a report of an assault in the 5100 block of a local road.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the man's body. Further information about the incident, including what led to the man's death, is not available at this time. The San Antonio Police Department is investigating and has not released additional details.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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