A man was fatally shot by police after allegedly reaching for a gun during a stop in San Antonio, according to Interim Chief Jesse Salame.
SAN ANTONIO — A man riding a bicycle was shot and killed by San Antonio police early Thursday after officers said he pointed a gun at them during an attempted stop.
Interim Police Chief Jesse Salame said officers first spotted the man riding a bicycle near Hammond Avenue and Nopal Street around 2:18 a.m. and attempted to stop him.
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According to SAPD, the man ignored officers and fled, leading officers on a pursuit before they caught up with him in the 800 block of Hammond Avenue.
Police said the suspect then pulled out a firearm and pointed it toward officers. Four officers fired several shots, striking the man.
Officers immediately began life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect, described only as a man believed to be between 30 and 40 years old, has not been publicly identified.
Chief Salame said the four officers involved have between one and 20 years of experience with the department.
The officer-involved shooting remains under investigation, and police said information could change as the investigation continues.