SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are currently searching for two men involved in a violent incident that occurred at a West Side bus stop. The attack has raised concerns about safety in public spaces.
The incident took place around 3 p.m. in the 3100 block of West Martin Street, close to North Zarzamora Street. According to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), the altercation began inside a nearby store between two younger men and a group of three individuals.
After leaving the store, the two younger men sat at a bus stop. The group of three approached them, leading to an exchange of heated words that escalated into a physical fight.
During the altercation, the two younger men violently attacked a 67-year-old man, kicking him in the head multiple times. Witnesses also reported that a woman in the group was struck during the chaos.
In a troubling turn of events, one of the younger men pulled out a knife and slashed a man in his 30s across the neck. Thankfully, he was taken to University Hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
As for the 67-year-old man, police have indicated that he is expected to recover from his injuries, which is positive news amidst the violence.
The two suspects fled the scene on foot and remain at large, prompting the police to ask for public assistance in locating them. Reports like this highlight the importance of community vigilance and the need for safe public environments.
