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Man hospitalized after being stabbed in back of head on Southeast Side, police say
By Andrea K. Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
A man was hospitalized after he was allegedly stabbed in the back of the head on the Southeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the 5300 block of Southcross Ranch Road. The 62-year-old man told police that ...
Key takeaway Sunday in the 5300 block of Southcross Ranch Road.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The stabbing on Southcross Ranch Road raises concerns about public safety in the Southeast Side, an area that has seen its share of violent incidents recently. This attack, which occurred in the early morning hours, may have been an isolated incident, but it still has the potential to unsettle residents who value the sense of security in their community. As the San Antonio Police Department continues its investigation, residents will be watching to see if any additional measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The fact that the victim was approached by an unknown person and stabbed in a seemingly random attack will likely prompt questions about what can be done to improve safety in the area, particularly at night or in the early morning hours when visibility and foot traffic may be limited.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man was hospitalized after he was allegedly stabbed in the back of the head on the Southeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the 5300 block of Southcross Ranch Road. The 62-year-old man told police that ...
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