Man Flees After Stabbing Outside East Side YMCA

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Authorities are searching for a man accused of stabbing another man outside a YMCA on San Antonio's East Side. The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday when a man in his mid-20s was at the Davis-Scott Family YMCA to pick up his child. The man and the child's mother got into an argument, which led to the mother assaulting the man. A friend of the mother then allegedly stabbed the man before fleeing the scene.

Why it matters

Violent incidents like this outside community centers like the YMCA raise concerns about public safety, especially when children are present. The East Side neighborhood where this occurred has historically struggled with higher crime rates compared to other parts of San Antonio.

The details

According to police, the stabbing occurred after an argument between the man and the child's mother escalated to physical violence. A friend of the mother then allegedly stabbed the man before fleeing the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

• The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

What’s next

Police are actively searching for the suspect and urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.