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Kendall County Sheriff’s Office shoots, kills armed person ‘wearing only underwear,’ KCSO says
By Nate Kotisso, Katrina Webber, Misael Gomez, Rocky Garza at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said at least one of its deputies shot and killed a person in a Boerne neighborhood early Wednesday morning. According to a KCSO social media post, the Boerne Police Department’s Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in the Bent Tree subdivi...
Key takeaway As Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies were on their way to the scene, the caller also told the dispatcher that the person “had fired a shot” in the 911 caller’s direction, according to KCSO.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The shooting incident in the Bent Tree subdivision of Boerne raises concerns about public safety in nearby communities, including Alamo Heights . Given the proximity of Boerne to Alamo Heights, residents may wonder if similar incidents could occur in their own neighborhood. The fact that the suspected shooter was firing a handgun in the middle of the street, posing a threat to residents and law enforcement, is particularly alarming. As the investigation unfolds, Alamo Heights residents will likely be watching to see if there are any connections between this incident and their own community, or if there are any lessons that can be applied to improve safety in their area. The involvement of the Texas Department of Public Safety in the incident also suggests that the situation may have broader implications for law enforcement strategies in the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said at least one of its deputies shot and killed a person in a Boerne neighborhood early Wednesday morning. According to a KCSO social media post, the Boerne Police Department’s Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in the Bent Tree subdivi...
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