Suspected car thief shot dead by vehicle owner, who says he was defending his property

SAN ANTONIO – A suspected car thief was shot dead apparently by the vehicle owner who says he was protecting his property.

Caption: West Side Fatal Shooting
The man was found shot to death just before 4 a.m. at an apartment complex off Micron Drive near Culebra Road.

A resident of the complex told police that he came out to find the 40-year-old suspect inside his vehicle and attempting to steal it. As the man was driving away with the car, the vehicle owner opened fire on him. The suspect was hit by gunfire, got out of the car and ran off.

He didn’t get far, falling over dead from his wounds.

No word on if the vehicle owner will face any charges.

The investigation is ongoing.