Shootout in Texas leaves 2 men dead, police officer injured
A San Antonio police officer was shot in the hand during a traffic stop, but was able to return fire, striking and killing two of three people inside a pickup, said San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, according to local sources.
McManus, who watched dashcam video of the shooting, said the officer pulled the driver of the pickup over at about 11:30 a.m. Friday. NBC San Antonio reports the traffic stop was made on Pinn Road near Westfield.
The police officer approached the vehicle and “spoke casually” with the driver for a couple minutes, McManus said. The driver of the pickup then pulled out a gun and fired at the officer, striking him in the hand, the police chief said.
The officer’s radio was also struck by a bullet during the exchange. McManus said the officer, not yet identified, was able to retreat and fired back. The officer struck the driver and a passenger, killing both.