A 46-year-old man required surgery after two unknown male suspects attacked him outside a Southeast Side bar in late July, and weeks later, San Antonio police still haven’t identified either attacker. Crime Stoppers of San Antonio is now offering a cash reward for information that leads to a felony arrest in the case.
The assault happened around 7:55 p.m. on July 27 at Sugar Time Bar, located at 2730 Bill Miller Lane, according to KENS 5. The victim was hurt seriously enough that he needed surgery, and investigators are still working to identify the two men believed responsible. Crime Stoppers of San Antonio is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for anonymous tips leading to a felony arrest, and tipsters can call 210-224-STOP (7867) or submit information through the P3 Tips mobile app.
Because the attack left the victim needing emergency surgery, the case likely falls under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02, which classifies intentionally or recklessly causing bodily injury requiring emergency surgery, or creating a substantial risk of impairment, as aggravated assault. That charge is a second-degree felony carrying a punishment range of 2 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000, per the statute. Legal analysts note that surgical intervention typically satisfies the statutory requirement for serious bodily injury in Texas cases like this one.
How the Charges Could Escalate
If investigators eventually determine that a deadly weapon was involved or that the assault meets other aggravating criteria, the charge could be elevated further. Under Texas law, assault charges can rise from a second-degree felony to a first-degree felony, which carries a punishment range of 5 to 99 years or life in prison, when a deadly weapon causes severe impairment or when the assault targets protected individuals such as public safety officers, according to Flatiron Legal Advisors. Grand juries have the authority to enhance charges based on aggravating factors once suspects are identified and formally charged…