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Big Mamaās Safe House helps the community heal from violence and trauma
Read full article: Big Mamaās Safe House helps the community heal from violence and traumaFinancial constraints often hinder individuals from accessing mental health services, making the free services offered by Big Mama's Safe House crucial for many.
SAFD EMS responding to calls for violence at all hours of the day
Read full article: SAFD EMS responding to calls for violence at all hours of the dayKSAT Investigates was given access to ride along with a SAFD medic officer as he and other crews respond to some of the violent calls that are becoming all too familiar.
San Antonio Fire Department receives innovative medical training to save trauma victims
Read full article: San Antonio Fire Department receives innovative medical training to save trauma victimsSAFDās EMS program will soon be celebrating 50 years of service, with 49 of those years partnered with UT Health San Antonio.
Record deaths in Texas as Supreme Court decides whether some domestic violence perpetrators can have guns
Read full article: Record deaths in Texas as Supreme Court decides whether some domestic violence perpetrators can have gunsIn 2022, 216 Texans were killed by intimate partners. That's the second-highest number on record. Those numbers came out as a Supreme Court case began, debating whether perpetrators with civil protective orders should be able to have guns.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords visits Uvalde for first time since Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords visits Uvalde for first time since Robb Elementary shootingFormer Congresswoman Gabby Giffords visits Uvalde for the first time since Robb Elementary tragedy
Thousands of domestic violence calls pose danger for SAPD officers
Read full article: Thousands of domestic violence calls pose danger for SAPD officersSAPD responds to thousands of domestic violence-related calls each year, and theyāre some of the most dangerous calls officers respond to every day.
See how technology is linking guns used in crimes, helping investigators solve cases
Read full article: See how technology is linking guns used in crimes, helping investigators solve casesNIBIN, short for National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, is being used across the country. There are some limitations, but the evidence shows it's working.
San Antonio, Bexar County officials to discuss recent police shootings, plans to address violence
Read full article: San Antonio, Bexar County officials to discuss recent police shootings, plans to address violenceAfter several police shootings in the past two weeks, the city and Bexar County will bring together law enforcement and other leaders to discuss the recent violence and come up with plans to address it.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison after Motherās Day killing of 6-year-old
Read full article: Man sentenced to 25 years in prison after Motherās Day killing of 6-year-oldMoments after being sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing 6-year-old Saryah Perez in a plea agreement, Andrew Elizondo came face-to-face with her family during their victim impact statements.
āEvery little bit helpsā: Gun safety educators call for more conversations about gun violence
Read full article: āEvery little bit helpsā: Gun safety educators call for more conversations about gun violenceJust days after a 3-year-old brought a gun in their backpack to Pre-K SA, gun safety educators are asking parents to start conversing with their children about gun safety. They hope small conversations will lead to significant changes across San Antonio.
Teen carjacker who shot woman in the face at Alamo Quarry Market sentenced to 45 years
Read full article: Teen carjacker who shot woman in the face at Alamo Quarry Market sentenced to 45 yearsJulio Caesar Rivera was accused of a slew of carjackings in October and November 2021 when he was 18 years old, including a final failed attempt that severely injured Alana Castaneda.
Community members, leaders push for plans to address gun violence at town hall
Read full article: Community members, leaders push for plans to address gun violence at town hallThe Bexar County Gun Safety Coalition hosted a town hall Thursday night with five community leaders to address the ongoing gun violence in San Antonio.
Community members raise concerns over increase in gun violence on South Side
Read full article: Community members raise concerns over increase in gun violence on South SideSan Antonio police responded to yet another shooting in the city, this time at a South Side hotel on Monday, and the increase in gun violence is causing concern among some community members.
Bexar County Gun Safety Coalition calls for change as Gun Violence Awareness Month ends
Read full article: Bexar County Gun Safety Coalition calls for change as Gun Violence Awareness Month endsKSAT 12 News responded to more than 100 crime calls across June, and more than 40 of those calls were shootings.
Reward offered in unsolved ambush-style shooting death of 66-year-old man
Read full article: Reward offered in unsolved ambush-style shooting death of 66-year-old manClarence Jones, 66, was shot and killed at about 1:40 a.m. on April 8, 2022, as he was parked in a driveway in the 300 block of Belmont Street.
Bexar County rolls out gun safety initiative, hands out hundreds of handgun locks and safes
Read full article: Bexar County rolls out gun safety initiative, hands out hundreds of handgun locks and safesThe Bexar County Commissioners Court is distributing 3,800 portable handgun safes and 1,000 handgun cable locks free of charge to county residents throughout the summer.
āTempers are easily flaredā: City council members respond to rise in gun violence across San Antonio
Read full article: āTempers are easily flaredā: City council members respond to rise in gun violence across San AntonioFrom gun lock giveaways to getting more awareness in neighborhoods, many city leaders are looking for any possible solution to the problem.
Man shot, killed during argument at apartment complex identified by medical examiner
Read full article: Man shot, killed during argument at apartment complex identified by medical examinerA man who was shot and killed during an argument at a North Side apartment complex this week has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner.
San Antonio police looking for pair who made a mess, murdered a man overnight
Read full article: San Antonio police looking for pair who made a mess, murdered a man overnightSan Antonio police are trying to track down two people who are tied to a murder outside a Northwest side laundromat. Police say the shooting happened after the victim confronted them for leaving trash outside the business.
Big Mamaās Safe House pushes for community violence interrupters after weekend of gun violence
Read full article: Big Mamaās Safe House pushes for community violence interrupters after weekend of gun violenceAfter the weekend of violence, a community group that works to make San Antonio safer is worried that weāll see more shootings this summer.
Mother of innocent shooting victim rallying community to end gun violence
Read full article: Mother of innocent shooting victim rallying community to end gun violenceAlaina Henderson was celebrating a new job at a Hollywood Park restaurant last year when she became an innocent bystander of gun violence. Her mother is now leading the revolution to change the status quo of gun violence in America.
San Antonio councilman calls for state to shut down bar where man was killed
Read full article: San Antonio councilman calls for state to shut down bar where man was killedThe nightclub where a man was killed and three others were injured could potentially be shut down if the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission rejects its license renewal next month.
Texas mom killed while driving with daughter to pick up prom dress on Motherās Day weekend
Read full article: Texas mom killed while driving with daughter to pick up prom dress on Motherās Day weekendAna Moreno, 39, was driving with her teenage daughter when she was struck by the bullet at around 4 p.m. Saturday in Dallas.
Gun-related bills in jeopardy of not making it out of committee
Read full article: Gun-related bills in jeopardy of not making it out of committeeOn the heels of our stateās latest mass shooting and a weekend of gun violence here in San Antonio, thereās a last-minute push for gun violence prevention legislation.
Man shot at Fiesta event while trying to protect his family on the mend
Read full article: Man shot at Fiesta event while trying to protect his family on the mendA 25-year-old man shot during a Fiesta celebration is hoping to make a quick recovery so he can get back to work and provide for his family.
DPS trooper advises motorists to honk horns āsparinglyā to avoid road rage incidents
Read full article: DPS trooper advises motorists to honk horns āsparinglyā to avoid road rage incidentsThe number of road rage shooting fatality and injuries have doubled since 2018, according to a database of gun violence.
Man accused of shooting girl, parents after basketball rolled into yard; suspect arrested in Florida
Read full article: Man accused of shooting girl, parents after basketball rolled into yard; suspect arrested in FloridaAuthorities say a North Carolina man accused of shooting and wounding a 6-year-old girl and her parents has been arrested in Florida.
Texas cheerleaders shot after mistakenly opening door of wrong car in H-E-B parking lot after practice
Read full article: Texas cheerleaders shot after mistakenly opening door of wrong car in H-E-B parking lot after practiceTwo members of an elite Houston-area cheerleading team were shot overnight after one of them mistakenly opened the door to a wrong vehicle in an H-E-B parking lot after practice, police in Elgin said.
Police arrest mom, search for dad of 8-month-old girl shot, killed as parents argued over gun
Read full article: Police arrest mom, search for dad of 8-month-old girl shot, killed as parents argued over gunThe parents of an 8-month-old girl who was shot and killed last week during an argument over a handgun have been identified.
A week plagued by violent crime: Criminal judge offers perspective on whatās needed to slow the trend
Read full article: A week plagued by violent crime: Criminal judge offers perspective on whatās needed to slow the trendIt was a week plagued by shootings in San Antonio, but the city is not alone when it comes to violent crimes.
More gun reform legislation presented by state Sen. Gutierrez alongside Uvalde families
Read full article: More gun reform legislation presented by state Sen. Gutierrez alongside Uvalde familiesState Sen. Roland Gutierrez presented another packet of proposed gun reform legislation alongside several of the Uvalde families.
Families of Uvalde victims, Sen. Gutierrez rally in Austin for Gun Safety Advocacy Day
Read full article: Families of Uvalde victims, Sen. Gutierrez rally in Austin for Gun Safety Advocacy DayThe Texas state capitol will be filled with gun violence prevention advocates Tuesday to appeal to elected officials set to make gun law changes.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announces legislation aimed to increase school safety, create monument for shooting victims
Read full article: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announces legislation aimed to increase school safety, create monument for shooting victimsState Senator Roland Gutierrez on Tuesday is expected to announce a package of bills that are aimed to prevent mass shootings to the Texas Senate.
āI was very braveā: Robb Elementary survivor shares his story during National Gun Violence Survivors Week
Read full article: āI was very braveā: Robb Elementary survivor shares his story during National Gun Violence Survivors WeekRobb Elementary survivor Jaydien Canizales shares his story during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.
San Antonio archbishop unveils art project to honor gun violence victims
Read full article: San Antonio archbishop unveils art project to honor gun violence victimsArt and religion are not often combined for comfort, but San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said itās the best way to help victims of gun violence.
Family of teen father killed at Southwest Side car meetup calling for end to gun violence
Read full article: Family of teen father killed at Southwest Side car meetup calling for end to gun violenceThe family of a young father killed at a car club meetup on the Southwest Side said the 18-year-old had plans to get his life back on track to provide better support for his little girl.
Rebar mass shooting victim recalls night that forever changed her life
Read full article: Rebar mass shooting victim recalls night that forever changed her lifeCaytie Maurer was shot twice in the back in the June 2020 shooting in which eight people were wounded. She spoke with KSAT's Myra Arthur more than two years after the shooting to share her recovery story.
Educators who survived school shootings help districts deal with aftermath
Read full article: Educators who survived school shootings help districts deal with aftermathThere is a club no one wants to be longs to, that's the club of school leaders who have experienced school shootings on their campuses and have dealt with the aftermath of what that tragedy brings. That club is now helping school leaders figure out what to do immediately after.
BCSO deputy accused of beating woman, threatening her with a gun
Read full article: BCSO deputy accused of beating woman, threatening her with a gunA Bexar County sheriffās deputy taken into custody just after midnight Monday is accused of beating a woman inside a West Bexar County home and then threatening her with a handgun, BCSO officials have confirmed.
Leading SA: Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar on human smuggling, gun violence, local crime
Read full article: Leading SA: Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar on human smuggling, gun violence, local crimeIn the aftermath of the human smuggling operation that left 53 people dead, sheriff Javier Salazar joined Leading SA to discuss issues in and around Bexar County.
Uvalde survivors, victimsā families expected to testify in U.S. House committee hearing on gun violence
Read full article: Uvalde survivors, victimsā families expected to testify in U.S. House committee hearing on gun violenceA 4th-grade survivor will join the parents of a 10-year-old killed inside Robb Elementary to testify in front of a U.S. House committee on gun violence.
Bexar County approves $37 million for gun violence prevention, mental health resources
Read full article: Bexar County approves $37 million for gun violence prevention, mental health resourcesLeaders in Bexar County are focusing on preventing gun deaths, and they hope more money for resources will help.
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff pens letter to Texas Gov. Abbott, requests special session on gun violence
Read full article: Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff pens letter to Texas Gov. Abbott, requests special session on gun violenceBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff on Saturday formally sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, requesting the need for a special session on gun violence following the mass shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two teachers.
Bexar County leaders demand action from Abbott, lay out plans to stop gun violence in community
Read full article: Bexar County leaders demand action from Abbott, lay out plans to stop gun violence in communityBexar County leaders on Friday held a press conference to demand action on gun violence following the mass shooting in Uvalde at Robb Elementary that killed 19 students and two teachers.
La Vernia ISD board votes to arm staff through guardian program
Read full article: La Vernia ISD board votes to arm staff through guardian programOn Monday night, La Vernia ISD board members voted unanimously to allow select staff members to carry concealed weapons as part of a district guardian program.
Pastor mourns only son killed in East Side shooting, pleads for end to gun violence
Read full article: Pastor mourns only son killed in East Side shooting, pleads for end to gun violenceA San Antonio pastor fighting against the gang and gun violence in his East Side community for years lost his only son to gun violence last week. The community rallied around him to give him strength and help him continue his mission to end violent deaths.
National organization supports SA groupās efforts to reduce gun violence by partnering with hospitals
Read full article: National organization supports SA groupās efforts to reduce gun violence by partnering with hospitalsA national organization known for helping 85 communities across the U.S. develop partnerships with hospitals to reduce violence is helping Stand Up SA establish its own program.
Increase of gun violence in Bexar County felt by BCSO and University Hospital
Read full article: Increase of gun violence in Bexar County felt by BCSO and University HospitalBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says his department is feeling an increase in violence countywide, and the issue is connected to stolen guns. Meanwhile, at University Hospital, the number of patients with gun-related injuries since 2019 has nearly doubled.
San Antonio widow outraged after husband shot, killed by bullet that wasnāt meant for him
Read full article: San Antonio widow outraged after husband shot, killed by bullet that wasnāt meant for himA San Antonio widow is demanding justice after her husband was shot and killed by a bullet meant for another person. Chloe Bates has been devastated since the loss of Paul Wilson, 47.
āYou can rot in jail!ā Children lash out at their father in court for killing their mother
Read full article: āYou can rot in jail!ā Children lash out at their father in court for killing their motherThe children of a murdered San Antonio woman had strong words for their father during his sentencing Monday morning. Brian Ramos was convicted in the murder of Josephine Ramos, his wife of 17 years.
Communities explore out-of-the-box mentorship programs to reduce gun violence
Read full article: Communities explore out-of-the-box mentorship programs to reduce gun violenceMany communities are looking inward for a solution to reduce gun violence. Representatives from one of the first places to use an out-of-the-box approach are advising communities to be deeply committed to doing the right thing if they want to see change.
Grandmother plans to bless families with Christmas gifts in honor of late granddaughter
Read full article: Grandmother plans to bless families with Christmas gifts in honor of late granddaughterA San Antonio grandmother is honoring her late granddaughterās favorite holiday by giving back to the community. She is doing is so through an organization she created after the 6-year-old was gunned down earlier this year.
Birthday celebration in honor of girl killed serves as awareness about gun violence against children
Read full article: Birthday celebration in honor of girl killed serves as awareness about gun violence against childrenThe family of a little girl who was shot and killed earlier this year is turning their grief into action to combat an alarming trend of young lives taken because of gun violence.
Grandmother starts organization in honor of grandchild killed on Motherās Day
Read full article: Grandmother starts organization in honor of grandchild killed on Motherās DayA San Antonio grandmother is keeping her granddaughterās spirit alive through a non-profit organization she started in her honor. Her granddaughter, Saryah Perez, 6, was shot and killed during a car meet during what San Antonio police say was a dispute on Motherās Day.
Community activists, religious leaders work to stop gun violence in San Antonio amid recent crime spike
Read full article: Community activists, religious leaders work to stop gun violence in San Antonio amid recent crime spikeSan Antonio community leaders are trying to get ahead of the spike in crime thatās recently hit our community. There have been at least nine shootings since Sunday in the city.
āYou ripped her away from meā: Grandmother addresses accused killer of 6-year-old
Read full article: āYou ripped her away from meā: Grandmother addresses accused killer of 6-year-oldThe family of a 6-year-old girl who was gunned down during a car club gathering held her final viewing Saturday afternoon. Saryah Perez died on the night of Motherās Day after an altercation broke out that led to shots fired.
Treating violence like an infectious disease, SA program intervenes during conflict to stop retaliatory shootings
Read full article: Treating violence like an infectious disease, SA program intervenes during conflict to stop retaliatory shootingsIt's a non-traditional way of approaching gun violence prevention, but it's working in cities all over the world, including in San Antonio. Stand Up SA treats violence like an infections disease, focusing on cutting off retaliatory violence at the source during the conflict.
Parents of teen fatally shot during scuffle hope incident encourages others to stay on the right path
Read full article: Parents of teen fatally shot during scuffle hope incident encourages others to stay on the right pathCONVERSE, Texas The parents of a teen shot and killed during a scuffle Sunday night are hoping their sons death encourages other teenagers to stay on the right path. Ian Harrison, 16, died after San Antonio police said he and a 17-year-old suspect got into an argument that escalated to them tussling over a gun. He was brilliant, said Stacey Harrison, the victims mother. We did not condone the use of guns, whatsoever, Stacey Harrison said. Why do our young kids turn to guns? Stacey Harrison asked.