California-bound suspect in shooting of stepson turns self in after getting lost in Laredo

Aric Lucas, 42, is led away from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office with aggravated assault charges, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Lucas is accused of shooting his 18-year-old stepson in the abdomen and back while the son was defending his mother from Lucas. less Aric Lucas, 42, is led away from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office with aggravated assault charges, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Lucas is accused of shooting his 18-year-old stepson in the abdomen and back while ... more Photo: Jerry Lara / Staff Photographer Photo: Jerry Lara / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 35 Caption Close California-bound suspect in shooting of stepson turns self in after getting lost in Laredo 1 / 35 Back to Gallery

A man accused of shooting his 17-year-old stepson at least three times with a pistol was arrested Wednesday, officials said.

Aric Eugene Lucas, 42, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.

Lucas was attempting to flee to California but went the wrong way and became lost, Deputy Johnny Garcia, a BCSO spokesman, said.

He turned himself in to authorities in Laredo at around 9 a.m Wednesday, deputies said.

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At about 9 p m. Tuesday, Lucas was arguing with his wife at their home in the 7600 block of Braes Stage, according to authorities.

Lucas allegedly began hitting his wife with a pipe in their bedroom, at which point his stepson intervened to protect her.

“(Lucas’s) stepson came in, defended his mother and was able to hold down the suspect,” Garcia said.

This bought enough time for Lucas’ wife to escape and call authorities, Garcia said.

During the scuffle, Lucas is alleged to have pulled out a .22 caliber pistol and fired several shots, hitting his stepson three times, deputies said.

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Lucas drove away from the scene after the shooting, authorities said

Deputies received a call stating that the teen was lying in the street with gunshot wounds. He was taken to University Hospital with injuries to his stomach, groin and leg, Garcia said.

“He did what any stepson would do in this situation,” Garcia said.

The teen is now in stable condition after having surgery.

Lucas was quiet and hid the bottom half of his face from photographers as he was led to a deputy’s vehicle outside the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, 200 N. Comal.

Jacob Beltran is a reporter covering San Antonio and Bexar County. Read him on our free site, mySA.com, and on our subscriber site, ExpressNews.com. | jbeltran@express-news.net | Twitter: @JBfromSA