Officers answered a call listed as an assault in progress around 1:30 a.m. Police said they tried using a Taser twice, but it did not incapacitate him. Officers found John Pena Montez on the doorstep of the home, trying to get inside. He reportedly had a knife and was threatening a woman and three children inside. At least one officer tasered him. Montez down the door of the home, went inside and shut the door behind him. Officers went in and reportedly tasered him again. The officer fired two shots, killing the man.
Agency: San Antonio Police Department
Motive: Aggravated assault/domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime/Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: John Pena Montez
Death Date: March 26, 2021
County: Bexar
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing