SAN ANTONIO, TX – Authorities are investigating the discovery of two deceased individuals and a dog in a tent on the city’s East Side, calling the circumstances suspicious. The somber find was reported to police shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday, prompting a swift response to the area near the access road of I-10 by South Gr Road.
Upon arrival, officers confirmed the grim scene: a man and a woman, both lifeless, alongside a dog within the tent. Emergency medical services were promptly dispatched to the location and officially pronounced the individuals dead. A sergeant at the scene noted that the investigation is now in the hands of the homicide unit, although the cause of death remains undetermined at this point.
The police have yet to disclose how the pair died, but the involvement of homicide detectives underscores the suspicious nature of the case. The area in question is known to host several homeless encampments, and investigators believe the deceased may have been residing in one of these transient communities.
Authorities have been questioning other residents of the nearby camps to gather any potential information about the deceased. While they are currently referred to as witnesses, it’s unclear if any of them observed the events leading up to the deaths. Detectives hope their inquiries will shed light on the identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The bodies have been transported to the medical examiner’s office, where autopsies will determine the exact cause of death. The identities of the individuals have not been confirmed, and the investigation remains ongoing.
This unsettling incident has raised concerns about safety within the homeless community, prompting local authorities to increase patrols and outreach efforts in the area. As detectives continue to piece together the events of that fateful Saturday, the community awaits answers to the troubling questions surrounding this case.