SAPD Chief William McManus: Man shot and killed after pulling gun on officers

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A man who reportedly pulled a gun on San Antonio police officers during a chase overnight is dead.

KSAT-12 is reporting that two SAPD officers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop at around 1 a.m. on Monday morning.

When the driver pulled over near the SW 29th and West Commerce intersection, police say two people in the vehicle jumped out and ran to a nearby parking lot.

Police Chief William McManus says one of the men then pulled a gun, and that is when the officers fired. Investigators say the suspect was hit and died at the scene.

There is no word on whether or not police were able to catch the second person who was in the car.

McManus says the two officers will be placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted.

This is a developing story and KTSA News will give more details when possible.