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Deputies called for welfare check on Bexar County man 1 day before shooting him, BCSO says
By Katrina Webber, Misael Gomez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
One day before shooting a man who was allegedly armed with two knives, Bexar County sheriff’s deputies had conducted a welfare check on him at his home.Danh Dinh, 38, sustained at least two gunshot wounds in the shooting last Tuesday.An arrest affidavit says Dinh showed up at a neighbor’s home, b...
Key takeaway Danh Dinh, 38, sustained at least two gunshot wounds in the shooting last Tuesday.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The incident raises questions about the effectiveness of welfare checks in preventing violent confrontations in Terrell Hills and surrounding areas. Just a day before the shooting, deputies had determined that Dinh did not need to be emergency detained, despite being called to his home for a welfare check. This has left the neighbor and potentially others in the community wondering if more could have been done to intervene and prevent the subsequent events. The fact that Dinh's situation escalated so quickly suggests that there may be gaps in the support systems available to individuals in crisis. As the community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, it will be important to examine the protocols in place for responding to welfare checks and consider whether additional resources or training are needed to help de-escalate potentially volatile situations. The long-term impact on the neighbor's family, particularly the traumatized 3-year-old, also underscores the need for community support services.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? One day before shooting a man who was allegedly armed with two knives, Bexar County sheriff’s deputies had conducted a welfare check on him at his home.Danh Dinh, 38, sustained at least two gunshot wounds in the shooting last Tuesday.An arrest affidavit says Dinh showed up at a neighbor’s home, b...
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