Fernando Hernandez, 23
San Antonio, Texas
February 27, 2016
Agencies: Wilson County Sheriff's Office Texas | Texas Department of Public Safety
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
An alleged car thief died Saturday after he was shot multiple times in a shootout with Wilson County Sheriff deputies and a DPS trooper.
Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt said the shooting happened around 9 a.m. after deputies chased the man to Highway 181 and Loop 1604.
Chris Jacobs was recording on his cell phone when the suspect opened fire on deputies.
"I grabbed my phone. I pick it up and start recording and I zoom in a little bit and then he starts shooting and they start shooting back, probably about 17, 18 gunshots," Jacobs said.
According to Sheriff Tackitt the suspect has previously stolen a car and fired shots at a house on County Road 150. The suspect then and began driving around Highway 181 and that's when the chase started.
Additional Resources:
- http://www.ksat.com/news/witness-recounts-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting added May 29, 2016 03:52
- https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=986565141409012&id=956901834375343 added May 29, 2016 03:51