A man was shot and killed by San Antonio police officers after he allegedly threatened them with a “cutting instrument” on the East Side, according to San Antonio police.
Officers were initially responding to a cutting in progress call just before midnight at the Knight’s Inn in the 4000 block of East Houston Street.
According to a Sunday SAPD preliminary report, officers were trying to communicate with the man when he threatened them and “rushed” toward the officers with a “cutting instrument.”
While SAPD Chief William McManus initially said the caller came to the door to speak with the three officers upon their arrival, the report did not mention any other individuals being involved.
The man appeared at the door, made a threat toward the officers, and moved “aggressively” toward them, McManus said.
All three officers fired their guns, McManus said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
Each SAPD police officer has two years of service, according to the report. The officers will be placed on administrative duty until further notice.
This is a developing story. KSAT will this story as more information becomes available.
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