SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who police say was killed by three San Antonio police officers responding to an apparent mental health call.
Justin Hernandez, 34, died from multiple gunshot wounds, the medical examiner’s office said Monday night. His death was ruled a homicide.
Officers found Hernandez attempting to self-harm, according to the department, just before midnight at the Knight’s Inn in the 4000 block of East Houston St.
All three officers fired their guns, according to SAPD Chief William McManus. Hernandez was pronounced dead on the scene.
In a Sunday preliminary report, officers said they were attempting to communicate with Hernandez when he threatened the officers. Police said Hernandez allegedly “rushed” toward the officers with a “cutting instrument.”
No other injuries were reported.
McManus initially said the officers were responding to a call from someone else in the room, but the report does not mention any other individuals involved.
The officers have been placed on administrative duty until further notice, SAPD said.
This is a developing story. KSAT will update this story as more information becomes available.
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