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Suicide Squad

San Antonio police have identified a man accused of shooting seven police officers in Stone Oak during a response to a suicide in progress call…Poulos was out on bond for weekend arrest. Court records show Poulos was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 18, and charged four times. [More]

What a confusingly written story.

In any case, it sounds like they knew he couldn’t be trusted. That he got a gun anyway is all the validation that observation needs.

How the hell did he get seven of them if they knew?

[Via Steve T]

We’re the Only Ones Escalating Enough

A Texas police officer was caught on camera shooting a man 15 times during a pursuit, after he confronted him about jaywalking across the street. But San Antonio police say Jeffrey Schopp, 33, died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head… [More]

Good grief.

[Via bondmen]

We’re the Only Ones Revising Enough

The Rockport Police Department said Kasberg was under investigation for an invasive recording case of a teenager from a November incident at a motel. [More]

So it wasn’t the gun’s fault?

[Via Lane]

We’re the Only Ones Vigorous Enough

A then teenager who was shot back in 2022 by a San Antonio Police officer while eating a hamburger in the parking lot of a North Side McDonald’s is suing the former officer and the City of San Antonio… The claims asserted are without merit and we will vigorously defend the City in this litigation. [More]

Way to try and weasel-word your way out of complicity, spokesflack Andy. You guys were responsible for training your dog before you unleashed him on the public.

It’s just too bad the legal costs and settlement will be covered by taxpayer-funded insurance.

[Via bondmen]

Messin’ with Texas

‘Evil’ super gang seizes four apartment complexes in major Texas city in new terrifying show of strength [More]

I’d say pulling this in the home of the Alamo is a big mistake, but then again, look at how Bexar County votes.

[Via bondmen]

More Blood on NRA’s Hands

San Antonio police said the shooting occurred near the stage on Conch Alley, where an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old fired at each other… [More]

I’m gonna go out on a limb here and guess the “greatest threat” had nothing to do with this.

[Via bondmen]

Now the Real Work Begins

GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales forced into runoff by Brandon Herrera in District 23 [More]

There’s still a huge gap to fill.

It’s up to gun owners in that district to learn the truth and share it. If they keep rewarding Vichycons, the GOP has no incentive to change.

[Via Jess]

We’re the Only Ones Getting Our Pull-Ups in a Wad Enough

A San Antonio police officer arrested last month on a possession of child pornography charge admitted to performing sex acts on children as young as three years old…[More]

WWVTD?

[Via bondmen]

Brooking No Competition

We Got Kicked Out of a Gun Buyback [Watch]

I’m liking this guy more and more, but I still need him to clarify something.

[Via Jess]

This Oughta Solve Nothing

San Antonio, Texas to host ‘first-ever’ gun buyback so people can buy ‘food’ and ‘Christmas presents’ [More]

“Courage,” eh…?

[Via Dan Gifford]

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