Man Critically Injured in South Side Stabbing, Woman Detained

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A man in his 30s was critically wounded in a stabbing incident on the 700 block of Peabody Avenue in San Antonio's South Side early Saturday morning. The woman involved initially fled the scene but later returned and was detained by police, who are still investigating the altercation.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this stabbing incident can shake up local communities and raise concerns about public safety. The South Side neighborhood where this occurred has seen its share of property crime and violent incidents in recent years, though overall crime rates have been declining.

The details

According to police, officers were called to the residence on Peabody Avenue just before 4 a.m. on Saturday where they found the male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The woman involved initially fled the scene on foot but returned about 40 minutes later and was detained by officers at the scene. Detectives are still investigating what led to the altercation inside the home.

• The incident occurred just before 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
• The woman returned to the scene and was detained by police around 40 minutes after the initial 911 call.

What’s next

Police have not announced any charges yet, and the investigation remains ongoing. They are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the San Antonio Police Department.