San Antonio, TX, October 16, 2025
News Summary
In a dramatic incident on the West Side of San Antonio, two police officers were shot while responding to a 911 call at a motel. The incident, which occurred in a confrontation with a suspect who later was killed, left the officers injured but expected to recover. The police are currently investigating the sequence of events leading to the shooting, including the suspect’s background and previous criminal history.
San Antonio — Two San Antonio police officers were shot on the West Side just after 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in a confrontation that left the suspect dead and two officers injured.
What happened
Police responded to a 911 call at a motel in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive at the Travelodge/Ramada Inn. A woman reportedly made the 911 call and was whispering before the call was disconnected. Officers and a cadet were already at the location before that 911 call, though why they were there prior to the call is unclear. A man later identified as Odon Paul Bustos was involved in the call and was reported to be taunting officers and a cadet from the other side of a fence in the motel parking lot. At one point, Bustos said he would not return to prison or jail, then began running and drew a gun from his waistband. An exchange of gunfire followed between three officers and Bustos. Bustos was shot and killed in the motel parking lot. Two officers were struck by gunfire, both were shot in the arm and were transported to a hospital where they are expected to recover. One of the officers was also hit in another part of their body. The cadet did not fire any shots and was not injured.
Immediate responses and investigation
Police Chief William McManus confirmed the basic sequence of events and that the incident is under active investigation. Authorities are reviewing the initial 911 call, the timeline of how officers and the cadet arrived at the scene, and the circumstances that led to the shooting. At the time of the incident, responding officers exchanged fire with the suspect and the suspect was killed at the scene. The two injured officers have an average years of service of between five and six years.
Suspect background and legal status
Bexar County court records and police reviews indicate that Bustos had a lengthy criminal history. He had outstanding warrants for aggravated robbery, parole violation, and obstructing a court order; none of those warrants were from the San Antonio Police Department at the time of the incident. His criminal record included arrests for drug possession, unlawful carry of a weapon, assault, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Court records show Bustos was on parole for unlawful possession of a firearm with parole set to expire on November 24.
Local context
Residents in the surrounding area noted the motel location had a history of criminal activity. Records show that there have been 55 calls to 911 made from that address, including reports of car thefts and assaults. Police continue to evaluate whether prior calls or patterns of activity at the location contributed to the incident.
What officials say next
The police investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have said they will release additional information as it becomes available and as investigative steps allow. The immediate priorities cited by law enforcement are the medical status of the injured officers, forensic and video review of the motel parking lot, and confirmation of the timeline of events and communications that led to the shooting.
Key takeaways
- Incident date and time: Just after 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
- Location: 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive, Travelodge/Ramada Inn.
- Suspect: Odon Paul Bustos, shot and killed at the scene.
- Injuries: Two officers shot in the arm and taken to the hospital; one officer also hit in another part of their body; cadet not injured.
- Criminal history: Long record with outstanding warrants and parole status expiring November 24.
- Investigation: Ongoing, including review of the 911 call and sequence of events.
Tables and visual data
| Key Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident date and time | Just after 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
| Location | 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive, Travelodge/Ramada Inn |
| Suspect | Odon Paul Bustos (shot and killed) |
| Injuries | Two officers shot in the arm; one officer also hit in another part of their body; cadet not injured |
| Criminal status | Outstanding warrants for aggravated robbery, parole violation, obstructing a court order; on parole for unlawful possession of a firearm (parole set to expire Nov 24) |
| Nearby calls to 911 | 55 calls to 911 made from that address |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| Just after 8:30 a.m., October 15, 2025 | Woman made a 911 call and was whispering before call was disconnected | Police confirmation; investigation ongoing |
| Shortly after 911 call | Officers and cadet at motel; suspect taunted officers and cadet from other side of fence | Police statements; investigation ongoing |
| Immediately after taunting | Suspect ran, drew a gun, three officers exchanged gunfire with suspect | Police confirmation; investigation ongoing |
| Same morning | Suspect shot and killed in motel parking lot; two officers shot and taken to hospital | Police confirmation; officers expected to recover |
Simple visual charts
Calls to 911 from the motel address (55 total)
Average years of service for injured officers
FAQ
When and where did the shooting occur?
Two San Antonio police officers were shot on the West Side just after 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in a confrontation that left the suspect dead and two officers injured.
What is the exact location of the incident?
The shooting took place in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive at the Travelodge/Ramada Inn.
Who was the suspect and what happened to him?
The suspect, who was later identified as Odon Paul Bustos, was involved in the 911 call and was reported to be taunting the officers and a cadet from the other side of a fence in the motel parking lot. An exchange of gunfire occurred between three officers and Bustos during which the suspect was shot and killed in the hotel parking lot.
Why were officers and a cadet already at the location before the 911 call?
The reason the officers and cadet were already at the location before the 911 call is unclear.
What did the suspect do immediately before the shooting?
Bustos reportedly said he would not return to prison or jail before he began running and pulled a gun from his waistband.
What were the injuries and medical status of officers?
Two officers sustained injuries; they were shot in the arm and taken to the hospital where they are expected to recover. One of the officers was also hit in another part of their body, while the cadet did not fire any shots and was not injured.
What is known about the suspect’s criminal history and legal status?
Bustos had a long criminal history, including outstanding warrants for aggravated robbery, parole violation, and obstructing a court order; none of the warrants were from the San Antonio Police Department at the time of the incident. The suspect’s criminal record included arrests for drug possession, unlawful carry of a weapon, assault, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Bexar County court records revealed that Bustos was on parole for unlawful possession of a firearm, set to expire on November 24.
Is the investigation complete?
The police investigation into the events leading up to the shooting, including the initial 911 call, is ongoing.
Has the local area experienced prior incidents?
In the surrounding area, residents noted that the location had a history of crime, with 55 calls to 911 made from that address including reports of car thefts and assaults.
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