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Five officers who opened fire on elderly gun-wielding suspect identified
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk NBC affiliate , as published by WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on Aurora Ave and involved five officers who opened fire.
A recent incident in the area resulted in the death of a 69-year-old man. He was shot by police officers after a disturbance call was made regarding a gun. The man allegedly refused to drop his gun when ordered to do so.
The incident occurred on Aurora Ave and involved five officers who opened fire. Fortunately, no bystanders or officers were hurt during the incident. Further details about the incident are available from the San Antonio Police Department, who are currently investigating the matter.
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Category: safety Published: August 3, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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