34-year-old man shoots 2 suspects who attempted to rob him, SAPD says

KSAT.com ^ | August 25, 2024 | Digital staff

[marktwain]

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police said it is investigating what led to a man defending himself against two armed suspects.

Officers received a call about a man who was shot just before 3:50 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of Ranch Valley Drive. Police later learned that a second man arrived at a nearby hospital who was shot in the waist.

However, after further investigation, authorities said both men were armed and involved in a robbery attempt of a 34-year-old man.

During the robbery, SAPD said the 34-year-old man pulled out a weapon and fired at the men in self-defense.

The extent of both suspects’ conditions and whether the suspects are in custody are unclear at this time.

Police said it is investigating the case as an aggravated robbery.

[marktwain]

A gunfight with two armed robbers. Both robbers wounded, victim escapes injury.

[OKSooner]

“Nice shootin’, Tex.”

[FlingWingFlyer]

It happens. Times are tough for everyone these days. Might as well make it tough for the criminals too. That’s our job.

[Indy Pendance]

“shot in the waist”

Good, hope he suffers.

[stylin19a]

3:50 in the a.m. ? a little more 411 would be helpful...

[Tom Tetroxide]

I’d say he needs just a little bit more range time.

[gundog]

Shot in the waist.

I wonder if that was deliberate. Are perps armoring up? Are victims trying to hit the pelvis?

[BradyLS]

Zackly.

[CatOwner]

... investigating what led to a man defending himself against two armed suspect ...

Are LOE really that stupid or bought off to say something like this??!!

[bakeneko]

Shooting an assailant in the pelvis is useful because your chances are good of hitting bones; this can immobilize pretty much anyone.

[Carl Vehse]

"Officers received a call about a man who was shot.... The extent of both suspects’ conditions and whether the suspects are in custody are unclear at this time."

Did the reporter even ask the police who made the call and whether the failed robbers were in custody or in the morgue?!?

[milagro]

Probably BOTH!

[TribalPrincess2U]

OMG! They said “MAN”!!!!

[CatOwner]

LOE, LEO, 220, 221, whatever it takes ...

[Bob434]

Apparently they are. Wow! Even Stevie wonder can see what led to the shootout- 2 armed men trying to rob the victim... case closed! There, solved it for ya LOE.

[Bob434]

One of them must have been a biologist on the side

[exnavy]

I disagree, the criminals are still alive. Either, not enough gun, or lack of training. One shot each, center mass. Should have involved the coroner.

[cuban leaf]

Mama always said, nothing good ever happens after midnight.

[stanne]

“ 3:50 in the a.m. ? a little more 411 would be helpful...”

This AM. Ya. There’s an investigation going on

[hoosierham]

Don’t care why he was out at that or any time. Everyone has the natural right to defend against robbers.