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2 men detained for questioning after 2 teens die in Southwest Side shootout, SAPD says
By Nate Kotisso, Rocky Garza, Ken Huizar at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio police said two men have been detained following an attempted robbery that turned deadly Tuesday night. According to an SAPD preliminary report, officers were dispatched on a shooting call just before 6:30 p.m. in the 9100 block of Excellence Drive, which is located near Southwest Loo...
Key takeaway in the 9100 block of Excellence Drive, which is located near Southwest Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The shooting on Excellence Drive raises concerns about the safety of teenagers in the area, particularly in the context of attempted robberies and violent confrontations. The fact that three suspects, including a 16-year-old, were involved in the attempted robbery that turned deadly suggests a troubling trend of youthful involvement in violent crime. As the San Antonio Police Department continues its investigation, residents of Terrell Hills and surrounding neighborhoods will be watching to see how authorities address the root causes of such violence and work to prevent similar incidents in the future. The proximity of the shooting to major thoroughfares like Southwest Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road also underscores the need for effective community policing and collaboration between law enforcement and local residents to identify and mitigate potential hotspots of crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio police said two men have been detained following an attempted robbery that turned deadly Tuesday night. According to an SAPD preliminary report, officers were dispatched on a shooting call just before 6:30 p.m. in the 9100 block of Excellence Drive, which is located near Southwest Loo...
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