San Antonio Police Chief William McManus held an impromptu press conference near the incident around 10:30 p.m. and explained to local media about what transpired. It was initially reported that only four police officers were shot during the incident.

San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus is at the scene of an officer-involved shooting where seven of his officers were shot. The incident started Jan. 22, 2025, on the city's far north side.

The unidentified suspect shot an officer who first arrived at the scene then proceeded to shoot six more officers more, the San Antonio Police Department said.