Indian-origin man Sachin Sahoo, 42, was fatally shot by San Antonio police after he allegedly struck two officers with his vehicle while they were attempting to arrest him in connection with an aggravated assault case, according to PTI. Officer Tyler Turner shot Sahoo on April 21. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, sources suggested that Sahoo may have been a naturalized US citizen.
The initial investigation indicated that just before 6:30 pm on April 21, officers responded to a report of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in Cheviot Heights in San Antonio. Upon arrival, they found a 51-year-old woman who had been intentionally struck by a vehicle, and the suspect, Sahoo, had fled the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
Following the incident, San Antonio Police Detectives issued a felony warrant for Sahoo. However, Sahoo returned to the scene hours later, as informed by neighbors to the police. When officers attempted to contact him, he struck two officers with his vehicle. One of the officers fired his weapon, hitting Sahoo, who was declared dead at the scene.
While one of the injured officers received immediate medical attention, the other was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing.
Police Chief Bill McManus stated that Sahoo had allegedly run over the woman, who was his roommate, with his vehicle. The woman underwent multiple surgeries and was in critical condition.
According to PTI reports, the police had issued an arrest warrant for Sahoo, and a few officers had gone to his known location on April 21 to attempt his arrest.
Sahoo’s ex-wife, Leah Goldstein, mentioned in a report on Kens5.com that Sahoo had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. “He suffered the past ten years with bipolar disorder. He also had symptoms of schizophrenia,” she said. “He couldn’t understand what was wrong with him. He would hear voices. And hallucinate and just hear voices and just get stuck in his own mind. I was a stay-at-home mom for many years. He provided for us,” she added.