Olmos Park officer involved in off-duty shooting

SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty Olmos Park police officer shot a man in the hand and upper chest this morning.

Police responded to a call at 3:43 a.m., when the unnamed officer said he asked Jesus Guitron, 33, and his guest to leave a residential get-together near the 1900 block of Interstate 35 North.

After refusing, a fight ensued - allegedly started by Guitron.

The officer said he shot him in self-defense, and the Guitron fled on foot. It's unknown at this time whether he was armed.

Police said the Guitron collapsed near N. Palmetto Avenue and was initially in critical condition. He's now stable and expected to survive, according to a statement released by SAPD spokesman Officer Roger Zuniga.

The unnamed officer had minor injuries, “consistent to being struck in the face,” Zuniga said.

Zuniga stated via email that the officer is in custody and, as of about 11:50 a.m., is being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

He said the incident is still under investigation and no other information is available at this time.

The San Antonio Police Department is handling the investigation.

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