Bodies found in the 500 block of Richland Hills Drive
Two people were found dead in a burned vehicle on Friday, police said. (Copyright 2026 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department said that two people were found dead in a burned vehicle on the West Side early Friday morning.
The bodies were located just after 4:50 a.m. in the 500 block of Richland Hills Drive, which is located near Potranco Road.
One person has been detained for further questioning, according to police.
SAPD Assistant Chief Jesse Salame is expected to provide more information in a news conference on Friday morning.
KSAT will provide a livestream of the news conference in this article. Delays are possible. If there is not a livestream available, please check back at a later time.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.
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