Man Charged for Assaulting Woman with Brick in San Antonio

James Eddie Harper Jr. arrested and jailed on $60,000 bond for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Feb. 9, 2026 at 1:55pm

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A 53-year-old man named James Eddie Harper Jr. was arrested by San Antonio police on Friday afternoon after allegedly striking a 41-year-old woman in the head with a brick in the city's West Side. Harper has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is currently being held in the Bexar County jail on a $60,000 bond.

Why it matters

Violent assaults like this one in a public area raise concerns about public safety and the need for stronger measures to prevent such incidents from occurring. The case also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in responding quickly to reports of violent crimes in urban areas.

The details

According to the police report, officers were called to the 500 block of West Commerce Street near Market Square around 2 p.m. on Friday after a witness reported that Harper had struck the woman with a brick during an altercation. When police arrived, they were able to locate both Harper and the victim nearby and take Harper into custody.

  • The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2026.

The players

James Eddie Harper Jr.

A 53-year-old man who was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly striking a woman in the head with a brick.

41-year-old woman

The victim who was struck in the head with a brick by Harper during the incident.

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What’s next

Harper is currently being held in the Bexar County jail on a $60,000 bond. The judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This violent assault highlights the need for increased public safety measures and de-escalation training for law enforcement to prevent such incidents from occurring in crowded urban areas.