Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Police Identify Suspect in San Antonio Zoo Entrance Stabbing That Injured Two

Court records show he faces multiple assault counts after posting $160,000 bond, with the investigation continuing.

Overview

  • San Antonio police say the stabbing happened around 6:15 p.m. Saturday at the zoo entrance on North St. Mary’s Street.
  • The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Alexander Pena, who was taken into custody at the scene.
  • Investigators say Pena pulled a pocketknife and stabbed an 18-year-old and a 42-year-old who tried to break up a fight near the gift shop.
  • Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment.
  • Court records list two aggravated assault with a deadly weapon counts, plus assault causing bodily injury and interference with emergency request, with booking on $160,000 bond and release Sunday as the zoo reports first aid was provided and operations continued using an alternate entrance.