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Suspect accused of shooting SAPD officer while being served a warrant on North Side identified
By Rocky Garza, Gabby Jimenez, Zaria Oates, Matthew Craig at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
A suspect accused of shooting a San Antonio police officer on the North Side last week while being served a warrant has been identified. According to court records, Ryan Pena, 35, is charged with aggravated assault of a public servant and prohibited weapons. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. on...
Key takeaway According to court records, Ryan Pena, 35, is charged with aggravated assault of a public servant and prohibited weapons.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The shooting of a San Antonio police officer on the North Side has raised concerns about the safety of law enforcement personnel in the city. The incident, which occurred while officers were serving a warrant, highlights the risks that police face when dealing with potentially violent suspects. In this case, the suspect, Ryan Pena, was wanted for a prohibited weapons charge, which suggests that he may have had a history of violent behavior. The fact that four SWAT officers were involved in the arrest attempt and that three of them returned fire underscores the complexity and danger of the situation. As the community waits for the officer, Adel Mokrane, to recover, it is worth noting that the San Antonio Police Department has been working to improve its tactics and training for high-risk situations like this one. The department's efforts to prioritize officer safety will be closely watched in the aftermath of this incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A suspect accused of shooting a San Antonio police officer on the North Side last week while being served a warrant has been identified. According to court records, Ryan Pena, 35, is charged with aggravated assault of a public servant and prohibited weapons. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. on...
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