BEXAR COUNTY — A man is in custody after allegedly firing his weapon while deputies were responding to a domestic disturbance at a home in North Bexar County.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the incident began as a domestic violence call at a home with a documented history of previous calls for service. Deputies responded to the 26900 block of Rustic Brook on Sunday.
Salazar said the suspect and homeowner, a 56-year-old man, assaulted his 30-year-old son, who had some facial injuries but was not seriously hurt.
When deputies entered the home, the man was not resistant at first but at some point Salazar said he drew a firearm from his waistband while he was being handcuffed.
Deputies attempted to wrestle the gun from him, during which the suspect fired one round into the ground. No one was hit.
Salazar emphasized the restraint deputies showed, which he said saved the man’s life. “He’s just lucky to be alive,” he said.
The suspect, who was not identified, has a violent criminal history, including assault type charges, Salazar said. Deputies have responded to the home at least 14 times in the last year and a half to two years.
The suspect will be facing one charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and may face additional charges of domestic violence, Salazar said.
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No other injuries were reported.