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BWC shows OIS of man who drove toward Texas officer following pursuit

After a high-speed pursuit, the suspect reached a dead end road; the Bexar County deputy stopped his cruiser and got out before the suspect doubled back toward him

SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage from a deputy-involved shooting of a man who drove toward an officer who was on foot, FOX San Antonio reported.

According to the sheriff’s office, the June 21 incident began when an officer initiated a traffic stop after an automated license plate reader identified a stolen BMW convertible. The driver fled from deputies, leading them on a short high-speed pursuit that ended in a residential area.

Officials said the pursuit concluded at a dead end where the suspect allegedly drove the vehicle toward the deputy as the deputy approached on foot. The deputy then fired his weapon, striking the suspect multiple times.

The suspect sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from a local hospital later that evening. He was then booked into the Bexar County Jail on multiple felony charges. A female passenger also suffered minor injuries resulting from the crash.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com