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Body found after ‘several days’ in southeast Bexar County, sheriff says
By Samuel Rocha IV, Jarryd Luna, Rylie McNanna at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
An investigation is underway after deputies found a man’s body on Wednesday afternoon in southeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office. In a news conference, BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar said deputies responded to the 12000 block of East Loop 1604 after a man working on utilities in th...
Key takeaway In a news conference, BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar said deputies responded to the 12000 block of East Loop 1604 after a man working on utilities in the area reported finding a body.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The discovery of a male body in east Bexar County has sparked an investigation, with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office set to provide more details. As the community waits for updates, residents of nearby Terrell Hills may be wondering how this incident could impact local public safety efforts. The fact that the body was found in a relatively rural area of the county may raise questions about the potential for isolated crimes to go undetected. Terrell Hills residents who regularly travel through east Bexar County may also be concerned about the potential for increased patrols or road closures as the investigation unfolds. With the sheriff's office expected to release more information, Terrell Hills residents will be watching closely to see how this incident affects their own community's safety and law enforcement presence.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? An investigation is underway after deputies found a man’s body on Wednesday afternoon in southeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office. In a news conference, BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar said deputies responded to the 12000 block of East Loop 1604 after a man working on utilities in th...
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