Luna charged in Sunday night crash
Jacob Luna faces two counts of aggravated assault after an exchange of fire with undercover police on Horal Drive.
By Ivan Dvorak ·
San Antonio police identified Jacob Luna, 31, as the man involved in a fatal exchange of gunfire with undercover officers on Sunday night. The incident began around 6:15 p.m. near the 1700 block of Horal Drive. Officers were monitoring a suspect wanted on a drug-related arrest warrant when they spotted him displaying a firearm from his car window.
Luna opened fire on the officers, who returned the shots. The suspect fled in his vehicle, causing several collisions before crashing into a tree. He escaped on foot but collapsed a short distance from the wreckage. Officers took him into custody and found multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, and authorities expect him to survive.
No officers were injured in the shooting. The four involved had between eight and 10 years of service. Police placed them on administrative leave until further notice. Luna now faces two charges: aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a controlled substance.
The investigation confirmed that the officers were conducting surveillance when the suspect became aware of their presence. The crash ended the vehicle pursuit. Luna’s condition remained critical at the time of his charging. The administrative leave for the four officers is standard procedure following a use-of-force incident.
