SAN ANTONIO – As a shooting at a North Side apartment complex began to subside early Thursday, state and local lawmakers took to social media to express their sympathies.
San Antonio police officers were called to an apartment complex in the 18700 block of Stone Oak Parkway on Wednesday for reports of a suicide in progress.
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SAPD Chief William McManus told reporters during a press conference around 10 p.m. that four officers were shot while responding to the call.
In an update on SAPD’s Facebook hours later, McManus said that number jumped to seven. All of the officers were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
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As of 12:25 p.m. Thursday, six of those officers were released from the hospital. The seventh officer who is still in the hospital is expected to make a full recovery, according to a SAPD page.
SAPD identified the suspect as 46-year-old Brandon Poulos in a preliminary report on Thursday. It is unclear whether Poulos died by suicide or was killed by police and SWAT officers.
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Below are some of the messages lawmakers posted throughout Wednesday:
Ron Nirenberg, San Antonio mayor
“Last night was a stark reminder of what SAPD and SAFD put on the line each and every day,” Nirenberg wrote in a post to X.
— Mayor Ron Nirenberg (@Ron_Nirenberg)
Melissa Cabello Havrda, District 6 councilwoman and San Antonio mayoral candidate
“Please keep these officers in your prayers as we hope for their recovery and for the safety of everyone involved,” the councilwoman said in a post to X.
My thoughts are with our San Antonio Police Department officers and their families following reports of a shooting on the North Side near Stone Oak Parkway. Details are still unfolding, but we know that four officers have been injured.
Please keep these officers in your prayers… https://t.co/RspVT2Khnz
— Melissa Cabello Havrda (@melissaforsa)
Chip Roy, U.S. House Representative (R-Texas)
“Praying for all my friends and the great men and women of SAPD,” Roy said in a post to X.
Praying for all my friends and the great men and women of SAPD. God be with them all. We’re in touch and will have more on the situation later. https://t.co/NzTXI38NFM
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx)
Marc LaHood, Texas House Representative (R-San Antonio)
“My prayers are with the 7 brave SAPD officers and their families. May God watch over and comfort them as they recover,” LaHood said on X.
Beto Altamirano, San Antonio mayoral candidate
Altamirano said on X, “Our hearts go out to the injured SAPD officers who were involved in tonight’s horrible shooting.”
John Courage, District 9 councilman
In a statement to KSAT, District 9 Councilman John Courage said he “stood with a heavy heart” in the wake of the shooting.
The rest of Courage’s statement can be viewed below:
“These officers were serving and protecting our community and their courage and dedication is clear.
As a city, we owe a debt of gratitude to these officers who put their lives on the line every day to ensure our safety. Our thoughts and prayers are with the officers, their families and SAPD during this incredibly difficult time. The City of San Antonio is committed to providing them with all the support they need.
Thank you to all those who serve, and thank you to the first responders who continue to make our city safer every day. Our community is stronger and safer because of you, and we will continue to support you in every way possible.”
John Courage, District 9 councilman
Clayton Perry, former District 10 councilman and mayoral candidate
Mayoral candidate Clayton Perry sent KSAT the following statement:
“First, prayers for a speedy recovery for the seven officers involved in the Stone Oak shooting. A police officer puts their life on the line every time they put on the uniform, and we were incredibly fortunate this resulted in non-life threatening injuries. We must also keep the families of these officers in our prayers as they struggle with the aftermath of this difficult and traumatic day.
“We must remember that Public Safety is job one at City Hall. Our residents demand a safe community, and our police officers need every tool and training possible to stop crime and get home safely. I stand with SAPD and the families that hold the line when they leave to do their jobs!”
John Cornyn, U.S. Senator (R-Texas)
The Texas Senator took to X to send his prayers for the wounded officers.
My prayers go out to the wounded officers in San Antonio, their families and the entire @SATXPolice community.
https://t.co/aAlNiU3zwD— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn)
Manny Pelaez, District 8 councilman and San Antonio mayoral candidate
Pelaez — the District 8 councilman, and San Antonio mayoral candidate — said he was “deeply troubled” by the shooting in a statement posted to X.
Later in the statement, Pelaez pointed to Poulos’ previous charges and noted “the serious issue of domestic violence” and the “ongoing danger posed by guns in the hands of abusers.”
Please see my statement regarding the incident at the Sontera Heights apartments in Stone Oak. pic.twitter.com/er4es5wTc5
— Councilman Manny Pelaez (@MannyforSA)
Marc Whyte, District 10 councilman
Whyte said he was “heartbroken” to learn of the shooting and the officers’ injuries.
“Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the risks our law enforcement takes every day to keep us safe. Praying for their speedy recovery and strength for their families,” he said in a post to X.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, call 988 or text TALK to 741-741.
You can also reach out to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) or the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) at 800-950-NAMI (6264) or 800-316-9241. You can also text NAMI to 741-741.
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