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SAPD officer shoots, kills man who ‘aggressively advanced’ at him with large knives, police say
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Spencer Heath, Madalynn Lambert, Ricardo Moreno , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 56-year-old man had reported people in his backyard, with one allegedly armed.
A San Antonio police officer was involved in a fatal shooting on Spring Front Drive. The incident occurred after officers responded to a disturbance call involving a gun. A 56-year-old man had reported people in his backyard, with one allegedly armed.
The officer encountered a woman at the scene, later identified as the caller's girlfriend. The situation escalated when the 56-year-old man was seen carrying two large knives. Despite being ordered to put them down, he refused and advanced towards the officer.
Further details of the incident are available from the San Antonio Police Department, as reported by SAPD acting chief Jesse Salame. The incident is under investigation, with limited information currently available to the public.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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