San Antonio Police Killing Is 'Everyone's Worst Nightmare'

Officer was 20-year veteran
By Kate Seamons,  Newser Staff
Posted Nov 20, 2016 3:27 PM CST
Updated Nov 20, 2016 4:39 PM CST
San Antonio Police Killing Is 'Everyone's Worst Nightmare'
"This is the vehicle seen fleeing headquarters after the shooting."   (San Antonio PD)

What began as an unremarkable traffic stop ended up a murder scene in San Antonio just before noon on Sunday. While near San Antonio Police Headquarters, Detective Benjamin Marconi pulled over a driver for a traffic violation, reports KENS5. As the 50-year-old officer sat in his patrol car writing a ticket, a black vehicle stopped behind the car, and a man emerged. He strode to the patrol car's driver's window, fired a shot into Marconi's head, and then reached in and shot the 20-year veteran of the force a second time, reports CNN, in what Police Chief William McManus frames as a targeted killing. "This is everyone's worst nightmare," he adds.

WOAI describes the suspect as a bearded black male who stands 5-foot-7. The car is described as a black Toyota or Nissan, and an image has been released. McManus says police do not have a motive at this time. For the time being, SAPF officers will only conduct traffic stops with backup, he adds. (More police shooting stories.)

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