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Gunfire wakes residents in Kendall County after at least 1 deputy shoots, kills armed man
By Katrina Webber, Misael Gomez, Nate Kotisso at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
Residents in the Bent Tree neighborhood in Kendall County said they always thought the gates around their quiet subdivision would keep trouble out. Instead, they woke up to gunfire around 5 a.m. Wednesday, when at least one Kendall County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man who they said was a...
Key takeaway According to a post on KCSO’s Facebook page, deputies were called to the neighborhood off Sisterdale Road, not far from Interstate 10, for a report of a man dressed only in underwear and firing a gun.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The shooting in Kendall County's Bent Tree neighborhood raises concerns about the effectiveness of gated communities in keeping residents safe. While the gates may provide a sense of security, this incident shows that trouble can still find its way in. The fact that the man was able to enter the neighborhood and fire shots at a resident suggests that there may be vulnerabilities in the community's security measures. As the investigation unfolds, residents of nearby Terrell Hills may be wondering if similar incidents could occur in their own communities. The proximity of the shooting to Interstate 10 also highlights the potential for outside factors to impact local safety. Residents of Terrell Hills and surrounding areas will likely be watching closely for updates on this incident and any potential implications for their own community's security.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Residents in the Bent Tree neighborhood in Kendall County said they always thought the gates around their quiet subdivision would keep trouble out. Instead, they woke up to gunfire around 5 a.m. Wednesday, when at least one Kendall County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man who they said was a...
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