Seven Police Officers Are Shot While Responding to Suicide Call in Texas
Briefly

Seven San Antonio police officers were injured during a response to a reported suicide when suspect Brandon Scott Poulos opened fire on them. After the standoff, Poulos was found dead inside the apartment, and it's unclear if his death resulted from police fire or self-infliction. Authorities evacuated nearby apartments during the incident, which began when a woman alerted officers about the suspect's violent behavior. Despite the injuries, the officers are expected to recover fully.
The San Antonio Police were responding to a suicide in progress when they encountered gunfire from the suspect, leading to injuries among seven officers.
Police identified the suspect, Brandon Scott Poulos, who was previously arrested for violent offenses and had been released on bail shortly before the incident.
Chief McManus stated the suspect was found dead after a standoff, but it wasn't clear if the cause was self-inflicted or due to police fire.
In a tense standoff, a woman reported the suspect was shooting before he opened fire on officers, injuring several during the exchange.
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