San Antonio woman accused of stabbing husband with broken glass

Arrest records reveal new details after a woman allegedly stabbed her husband with a broken light bulb amid accusations of infidelity.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:58pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single, sharp shard of broken glass against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the dangerous weapon used in a domestic violence incident.A shard of broken glass, the weapon allegedly used in a domestic violence incident, stands as a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise from household objects.San Antonio Today

A 56-year-old San Antonio woman named Linda Lopez has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing her 65-year-old husband multiple times with a piece of broken glass from a shattered light bulb during a domestic dispute at their west-side home. According to the arrest warrant, Lopez became enraged, accused her husband of cheating, and attacked him, telling him she wanted to kill him.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving the use of household objects as weapons are unfortunately common, and this case highlights the need for greater awareness and resources to address the complex issues surrounding intimate partner conflicts and prevent such escalations of violence.

The details

The incident unfolded on Wednesday at a home on the 1600 block of West Laurel Street in San Antonio. According to the arrest warrant, Lopez became enraged and accused her husband of cheating. The argument quickly escalated, and during the struggle, a long tube light bulb fell to the floor and shattered. Police say Lopez then picked up a sharp piece of the broken glass and began stabbing her husband multiple times, telling him she wanted to kill him.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Linda Lopez

A 56-year-old San Antonio resident who has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly stabbing her husband with a piece of broken glass.

Linda Lopez's husband

A 65-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed multiple times by his wife during a domestic dispute.

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What’s next

The case remains under investigation by the San Antonio Police Department.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for greater awareness and resources to address domestic violence, as well as the potential dangers of household objects being used as weapons during intimate partner conflicts.