SAN ANTONIO – An employee at a South Side convenience store allegedly stabbed a customer in self-defense.
The incident happened just after 5:30 a.m. Thursday at the Circle K off Commercial Avenue and Southwest Military Drive.
Police said two men entered the store, and one took a beer despite being told alcohol sales weren’t allowed at this time. A struggle ensued, with the suspect punching the employee multiple times in the face.
The employee, saying he was acting in self-defense, stabbed the suspect in the stomach. Emergency responders arrived, and the suspect was transported with non-life-threatening injuries. Police confirmed the stab wound was on the left side of the stomach, and the suspect received treatment at the scene.
Authorities are reviewing surveillance video and have not yet filed charges. “More likely it’s going to be ruled self-defense,” a police spokesperson said. Investigators are waiting for further input from homicide and assault units, but no charges have been confirmed against the employee at this time.
The Valero is temporarily closed as officers process the scene.
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The investigation is ongoing.