On January 23, 2025, San Antonio police identified Brandon Scott Poulos as the suspect in a shooting that injured seven officers at an apartment complex on Stone Oak Parkway. The incident occurred during a response to a reported suicide-in-progress.
- Seven SAPD officers shot in Stone Oak
- Shooter identified as Brandon Scott Poulos
- Poulos had a history of violence
- Active warrant for violation of bond
- All injured officers expected to recover
- Suspect found dead in apartment
The shooting incident unfolded just before 8:30 p.m. when officers responded to reports of a potential suicide. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire from Poulos, who had barricaded himself inside the apartment complex. Initial reports indicate that the first officer on the scene was shot in the lower extremity, followed by additional gunfire injuring six more officers as they arrived to assist.
All seven injured officers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and six have since been released from the hospital. The suspect, Brandon Scott Poulos, was found deceased inside the apartment after a lengthy standoff with police. It remains unclear whether his death resulted from self-inflicted wounds or police fire.
Poulos had previous legal issues including an arrest for assaulting elderly individuals earlier in January 2025 and had an active warrant out of Comal County at the time of the shooting. His criminal record included multiple charges related to domestic violence and intoxication offenses.
This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns regarding officer safety and mental health crises within communities. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident while providing support to affected families and law enforcement personnel.
The events surrounding Brandon Scott Poulos’s actions have raised significant attention due to their implications for public safety and law enforcement protocols during crisis situations.
