A family dispute over funeral arrangements on San Antonio’s East Side turned violent Saturday night, leaving a 37-year-old woman in the hospital and her 44-year-old sibling detained, according to police. Officers said the woman suffered wounds to her upper body and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Detectives stayed on the 500 block of Rotary near Monson Street into the night as the investigation continued.
Police timeline and scene
San Antonio police said they were called to the neighborhood around 8:15 p.m., as reported by News 4 San Antonio. Officers told reporters the siblings had been arguing over funeral plans when the fight escalated into a stabbing inside the home on Rotary near Monson Street.
Victim and suspect details
According to KSAT, the victim is 37 and the man detained is 44. Police said the woman was stabbed twice. KSAT reported that she was taken to a local hospital in stable condition and that officers detained the suspect at the scene. Officials have not released more information about potential charges or any weapon that may have been recovered.
Local resources and context
Advocates say grief and family stress can turn tense conversations into dangerous confrontations with little warning, and they point residents toward local help for people in crisis. Family Violence Prevention Services runs a 24-hour crisis line at 210-733-8810 and offers shelter, counseling, and legal assistance for victims…