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Person 'wearing only underwear' found firing weapon in middle of street, Kendall County deputies say
By Nate Kotisso, Katrina Webber, Misael Gomez, Rocky Garza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a shooting in a Boerne neighborhood early Wednesday morning. According to a KCSO social media post, the Boerne Police Department’s Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in the Bent Tree subdivision at approximately 4...
Key takeaway As Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies were on their way to the scene, the caller also told the dispatcher that the person “had fired a shot” in the 911 caller’s direction, according to KCSO.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The shooting incident in the Bent Tree subdivision raises concerns about public safety in typically quiet Boerne neighborhoods. The fact that a resident felt threatened enough to call 911 after hearing shots fired in their direction suggests a disturbing level of violence. The swift response by Kendall County Sheriff's deputies likely prevented further harm, but the incident's proximity to residential areas is alarming. As the investigation unfolds, residents will be watching to see how authorities determine the suspected shooter's motivations and whether any measures could have been taken to prevent the incident. The presence of Texas Department of Public Safety patrol vehicles at the scene also indicates a coordinated effort to ensure public safety, which will be crucial in reassuring the community that such incidents are being thoroughly addressed. The incident serves as a reminder for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities promptly.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a shooting in a Boerne neighborhood early Wednesday morning. According to a KCSO social media post, the Boerne Police Department’s Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in the Bent Tree subdivision at approximately 4...
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