SAN ANTONIO, TX. (THECOUNT) — Charles Roundtree has been identified as the victim shot dead in a San Antonio police-involved shooting Tuesday night.
“Lil Chop” Roundtree, 18, was shot in an officer-involved shooting overnight on San Antonio’s west side Tuesday. Another unidentified person was also injured and transported to an area hospital, according to San Antonio Police.
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According to officials, the incident started after officers responded to a call of an assault in the 200 block of Roberts Street, in San Antonio, TX, just before 1:30 am Wednesday.
“When they arrived there were four people in the house. Those inside began yelling at officers, according to police. One of them reached for a gun at their waistband,” police said. The officer pulled his weapon and shot two people. source
Roundtree was pronounced dead at the scene.
The SAPD officer behind the shooting is a five-year veteran. He’s now on administrative duty, according to McManus.
Friends and family members took to Facebook to remember the young man: