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Deputies called for welfare check on Bexar County man 1 day before shooting him, BCSO says
By Katrina Webber, Misael Gomez at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
One day before shooting a man who was allegedly armed with two knives, Bexar County sheriff’s deputies had conducted a welfare check on him at his home.Danh Dinh, 38, sustained at least two gunshot wounds in the shooting last Tuesday.An arrest affidavit says Dinh showed up at a neighbor’s home, b...
Key takeaway Danh Dinh, 38, sustained at least two gunshot wounds in the shooting last Tuesday.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The incident raises questions about the effectiveness of welfare checks in Bexar County, particularly in cases where individuals may be struggling with mental health issues or other crises. Just one day before the shooting, deputies had determined that Dinh did not need to be emergency detained, despite the welfare check. This has left the neighbor and likely others in the community wondering if more could have been done to prevent the violent confrontation. The fact that Dinh's situation escalated so rapidly, from a welfare check to a violent encounter with deputies, suggests that there may be gaps in the support systems available to individuals in crisis. As the community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, it will be important to examine the protocols and resources in place for responding to welfare checks and providing support to those who need it.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? One day before shooting a man who was allegedly armed with two knives, Bexar County sheriff’s deputies had conducted a welfare check on him at his home.Danh Dinh, 38, sustained at least two gunshot wounds in the shooting last Tuesday.An arrest affidavit says Dinh showed up at a neighbor’s home, b...
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