Incident Overview
United States police officials shot dead a 42-year-old Indian-origin man in San Antonio after he hit two officers with his vehicle. The officers were trying to apprehend the man in connection with an aggravated assault case when he was shot dead.
Details of the Incident
- Police officer Tyler Turner shot at the man, identified as Sachin Sahoo, who was pronounced dead at the scene on April 21.
- Sahoo, originally from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, may have been a naturalized US citizen.
- Preliminary investigation revealed that police were responding to a report of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon at a home in Cheviot Heights.
- A 51-year-old female was found intentionally struck by a vehicle at the scene.
- The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, and a felony arrest warrant was issued.
- Neighbours later reported Sahoo’s return to the location, leading to the confrontation with police.
Statements and Reactions
Police Chief Bill McManus mentioned that Sahoo had hit the woman with his vehicle, who is his roommate and in critical condition.
Sahoo’s ex-wife, Leah Goldstein, revealed that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, struggling with mental health issues for the past decade.
Goldstein described Sahoo as a caring father and provider for the family.
Investigation and Follow-up
The police are investigating the incident, including reviewing bodycam footage to gather more information about the events leading to the fatal shooting.
