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Man hospitalized after being stabbed in back of head on Southeast Side, police say
By Andrea K. Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
A man was hospitalized after he was allegedly stabbed in the back of the head on the Southeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the 5300 block of Southcross Ranch Road. The 62-year-old man told police that ...
Key takeaway Sunday in the 5300 block of Southcross Ranch Road.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The stabbing on Southcross Ranch Road raises concerns about public safety in the Southeast Side, an area that has seen its share of violent incidents recently. The fact that the attack occurred in the early morning hours, with the victim being approached by an unknown person, suggests a level of randomness that can be unsettling for residents. As the San Antonio Police Department continues its investigation, residents of nearby Terrell Hills may be wondering about the potential impact on their own community, given the proximity of the Southeast Side to their neighborhood. The lack of information about the perpetrator and the circumstances leading up to the stabbing only adds to the uncertainty, making it crucial for local authorities to provide updates and reassurance to the public as more details become available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man was hospitalized after he was allegedly stabbed in the back of the head on the Southeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the 5300 block of Southcross Ranch Road. The 62-year-old man told police that ...
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