North Side, San Antonio: Terrified North Side Barbershop Shooting — LIVE UPDATES

North Side, San Antonio – An urgent and tragic confrontation unfolded Wednesday evening in San Antonio when a barbershop owner was pistol-whipped and narrowly survived after using a gun to defend against a violent robbery attempt — stay tuned for live updates.

Late Wednesday evening, a routine haircut at a North Side barbershop turned violent when an armed suspect entered demanding wallets and purses, escalating quickly into a life-threatening encounter. According to San Antonio Police, the suspect physically assaulted one owner and threatened another with zip ties. In a desperate bid to protect himself and his partner, the male co-owner drew a legally owned firearm and fired multiple shots directly at the attacker’s chest. The suspect was critically injured and later pronounced dead, while authorities confirmed that the business owner will not face charges, citing a clear right to self-defense under Texas law. The barbershop—once a quiet local business—now becomes the center of a heated discussion about property rights, personal safety, and gun ownership. Community members are responding with a mix of sympathy for the owner’s traumatic experience, concern over rising violent crime, and debates about the use of lethal force in such confrontations.

Key Facts

•  BREAKING/NEW DEVELOPMENT: Barbershop co-owner shoots suspect after being pistol-whipped

•  IMPACT: Owner survives; suspect fatally wounded

•  OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Police said … pulled out a gun and shot the suspect multiple times” — SAPD

•  ACTION: Readers should review self-defense laws and stay aware of local crime trends

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location: North Side, San Antonio (2000 block of Basse Road) – Local barbershop

2. Community Connection: “It was a safe neighborhood… now we’re all shaken” – Neighbor (anonymous)

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  A Fourth violent incident in the last month in South Texas—rising fears among small business owners amid local crime increase.

Surveillance footage obtained by our newsroom clearly depicts the terrifying moment the suspect entered the barbershop, brandishing forceful threats and weaponizing household zip ties. The clip shows one owner being physically assaulted—pistol-whipped—and the other reacting swiftly by drawing his firearm. The suspect recoils, clutching his chest after multiple rounds are fired. According to the San Antonio Police Department, this action was deemed legally justified self-defense, and no charges are expected against the owner.

Update Log

•  10:15 PM: Owner treated for minor injuries—family says he’s recovering steadily.

•  11:30 PM: SAPD confirms suspect’s death ruled homicide; case closed with no charges.