Murder-suicide attempt in northeast Bexar County leaves woman dead, man critical

A 22-year-old woman was shot dead and a man of the same age critically wounded in northeast Bexar County in what sheriff's investigators believe was a murder-suicide attempt.

Woman killed, man in critical condition after suspected murder-suicide in Bexar County

A 22-year-old woman is dead and a man of the same age is hospitalised in grave condition following a suspected murder-suicide attempt in northeast Bexar County, ksat.com reports. Sheriff Javier Salazar confirmed the investigation on Wednesday.

Deputies responded to a shooting at around 5 p.m. in the 7600 block of Overview Place, near Old Seguin Road. The call came from the homeowner, who had returned home to find his son and a young woman both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical services pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The man was transported to hospital in a critical condition. Preliminary findings indicate that the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself, according to Sheriff Salazar.

The two were believed to be in a relationship. Salazar said the woman had been visiting from college at the time of the shooting.

The sheriff's office stated there is no active threat to the surrounding community. The investigation remains ongoing.

Salazar noted that this case marks the 21st homicide recorded in Bexar County in 2026.

Anyone experiencing domestic violence in Bexar County can reach Family Violence Prevention Services at (210) 733-8810, which also coordinates access to the Battered Women and Children's Shelter. The Bexar County Family Justice Center can be contacted at (210) 631-0100. Residents in unincorporated Bexar County who are not in immediate danger may submit an online form to connect with STAR specialists. Those in immediate danger should call 911.

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