Donald Trump called son of slain SAPD Det. Benjamin Marconi, family says

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President-elect Donald Trump offered his condolences to the family of slain SAPD Det. Benjamin Marconi Monday, his son said.

Dane Gregory Marconi posted a Facebook status Monday evening that read: "Just got off the phone with the future president Trump, he sends his condolences to our family," according to a post made by Annie Patterson Campos, who lists herself as a crime scene investigator for the San Antonio Police Department on her account. Campos' post has since garnered 500 shares and hundreds of likes.

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Public records show Dane Marconi is the son of Benjamin Marconi.

Dane Marconi did not immediately respond for comment.

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Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks did not immediately confirm that the president-elect called Dane Marconi.

Benjamin Marconi, 50, was shot and killed Sunday during a traffic stop in downtown San Antonio around 11:45 a.m. McKane is accused of pulling up behind Marconi's cruiser while the detective was issuing a traffic citation and firing two rounds through the passenger window.

After a 30-hour manhunt, police arrested Otis Tyrone McKane, 31, who is accused of killing Benjamin Marconi. He told reporters Monday night he "lashed out at somebody who didn't deserve it" due to an ongoing custody battle for his son.

"I've been through several custody battles, and I was upset at the situation I was in, and I lashed out at someone who didn't deserve it," McKane said.

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Monday night, Chief William McManus said the department was "relieved" McKane was taken into custody "without further loss of life." Earlier that day, McManus said he believed "the uniform was the target" in Marconi's death. The police chief offered no speculation on a motive Monday night.

Benjamin Marconi's family asked for privacy Monday.

"At this time, the Marconi family would like to give thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the outpouring of support, prayers and love we have received. At this time, we would appreciate privacy to mourn the loss of a wonderful father, brother, grandfather, friend and last, but not least, a peace officer," the family said in a statement, thanking the San Antonio community and the support they received from across the country.

Staff writers Bruce Selcraig, Chris Quinn, Tyler White, Silvia Foster-Frau, Kolten Parker, Emilie Eaton, Madalyn Mendoza and news researchers Mike Knoop and Misty Harris contributed to this report.



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