Accident – Death – Obituary News :
On January 18, 2024, in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas, a routine traffic stop in the 700 block of Southcross took a deadly turn involving two San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officers.
Details of the Incident
Officers Edgardo Valladares and his partner were in the same marked patrol vehicle when they pulled over a driver for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as 42-year-old Jervon Harper of San Antonio, Texas, became combative when the officers detected the smell of marijuana in his vehicle and asked him to step out.
As the situation escalated, Harper refused to cooperate and began physically fighting with the officers. It was during this struggle that one of the officers noticed Harper reaching for a handgun. In fear for their lives, both officers drew their duty weapons, with Officer Valladares ultimately firing a single round that struck Harper.
Outcome of the Incident
Following the shooting, Harper was rushed to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Officer Valladares, with three years of service with SAPD, now finds himself under investigation as part of the standard protocol that follows officer-involved shootings.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face on a daily basis while working to protect and serve their communities.
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