Woman Records Menacing Attacker Moments Before Brutal Stabbing, Police Searching for Suspect
San Antonio, A City in Shock
The peaceful city of San Antonio was shaken when a woman was brutally attacked and stabbed multiple times in front of a Northwest Side apartment complex. Police announced they are actively searching for the suspect
Frightful Assault Recorded on Phone
According to local law enforcement, the stabbing took place just shy of 9 p.m. on March 3 at the Vive Apartments. The vicinity is located off Fredericksburg Road, near Wurzbach Road. Citing the incident as chilling, officials revealed that the victim was able to capture a recording of her attacker on her mobile phone, moments before the brutal attack. She survived her injuries and is currently under recovery.
Attacker’s Vehicle Identified
In a turn of events that has increased the likelihood of locating the attacker, images of the suspect’s car were extracted from the victim’s recording. Law enforcement identified it as a gold Lexus SUV and subsequently released the images to the public, in hopes of hastening their pursuit.
Aggravated Assault Charges Await the Suspect
The Surveillance footage was enough for the local authorities to slap the suspect with a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a serious offense in most jurisdictions.
Public Appeal for Information
In further attempts to capture the suspect, local authorities have engaged the public in the investigation. The Crime Stoppers, known for aiding law enforcement in criminal investigations, are offering a reward of UP TO $5,000 for any information leading to felony arrests in this crime. The organization can be reached at (210) 224-STOP (7867).
Community on Alert
The community remains on high alert and have been requested to report any suspicious activities or any information they believe might be valuable to the ongoing investigations. It is upon every individual within the community to ensure their environment remains safe, especially against such heinous acts of violence.
As the investigation proceeds, the public continues to wish the victim a full and speedy recovery, while the law enforcement works relentlessly to bring the brutal attacker to justice.