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2 officers shoot, kill man who police say lunged at them with knife in San Marcos
By Gabby Jimenez, Sonia DeHaro, Andrea K. Moreno, Pachatta Pope, Jarryd Luna at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 27, 2026
· 2 min read
Police officers shot and killed a man in San Marcos on Friday after he allegedly lunged at an officer with a knife at an apartment complex, according to San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge.During a Saturday afternoon news conference, Standridge said Thomas Anthony Hawkins III, 25, was shot by...
Key takeaway During a Saturday afternoon news conference, Standridge said Thomas Anthony Hawkins III, 25, was shot by two officers multiple times.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The fatal shooting in San Marcos raises questions about officer training and protocols in handling situations involving armed individuals, particularly those with mental health issues or active arrest warrants. As the Texas Rangers conduct their investigation, Alamo Heights residents may wonder how their own police department would respond in a similar situation. The city's proximity to San Marcos means that residents may have friends or family members who live or work in the area, making this incident feel closer to home. The San Marcos Police Department's update on Saturday will be closely watched, and the livestreamed press conference will provide valuable insight into the events leading up to the shooting. The fact that the Texas Rangers are conducting a concurrent investigation suggests that the incident will receive thorough scrutiny, which may have implications for police procedures in surrounding communities, including Alamo Heights.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Police officers shot and killed a man in San Marcos on Friday after he allegedly lunged at an officer with a knife at an apartment complex, according to San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge.During a Saturday afternoon news conference, Standridge said Thomas Anthony Hawkins III, 25, was shot by...
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