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San Antonio man shot by BCSO deputy after waving knives ‘in a threatening manner’ identified
By Spencer Heath, Katrina Webber, Nate Kotisso at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
A 38-year-old man accused of waving multiple knives “in a threatening manner” toward deputies before he was shot has been identified in an arrest warrant obtained by KSAT.Danh Thanh Dinh has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault against a public servant. Both counts are considered fi...
Key takeaway ‘Stopping his deadly behavior’The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a call for a suspicious person just before 6 p.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The incident on Knapp Rise raises concerns about public safety in the far west Bexar County area, where residents may feel a sense of isolation from the rest of the San Antonio community. The fact that the suspect, Danh Thanh Dinh, was a resident of the neighborhood, living next door to the original home where the call was made, suggests that the situation may have been more complex than a simple case of a suspicious person. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office response to the situation will likely be scrutinized, particularly given the use of deadly force by Deputy Calva. As the community awaits more information about the incident, residents of Terrell Hills and surrounding areas will be watching to see how local law enforcement agencies balance the need to protect public safety with the need to de-escalate potentially volatile situations. The outcome of Dinh's case will also be closely monitored.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A 38-year-old man accused of waving multiple knives “in a threatening manner” toward deputies before he was shot has been identified in an arrest warrant obtained by KSAT.Danh Thanh Dinh has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault against a public servant. Both counts are considered fi...
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