Two Killed After Shooting, Wounding Police Officer During Traffic Stop In San Antonio

An officer was injured while exchanging gunfire with an individual during a routine traffic stop in San Antonio, Texas on Friday morning, according to police.

The incident occurred after an officer had a cordial conversation with the driver of the vehicle during the traffic stop, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said after reviewing the body cam footage of the incident Friday, KSAT News reported. A few minutes into the conversation, the driver suddenly pulled out a gun and fired at the officer, striking his hand and radio, McManus said.

The officer retreated backwards and fired multiple times toward the vehicle, KSAT reported. Two individuals, the driver and passenger, were killed while another passenger was transported to the hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound to the torso.

“The surprising thing to me was the conversation at the door — very casual,” McManus said during a news conference, according ... (Read more)

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