Four San Antonio SWAT officers exchanged gunfire with an armed suspect who opened fire on them while they attempted to serve an arrest warrant, leaving one officer and the suspect wounded in a dramatic June shootout captured on police video.

Shootout During Warrant Service

The San Antonio Police Department released video footage showing the intense confrontation that occurred on June 16 around 5 p.m. Four SWAT officers arrived in an unmarked vehicle to execute an arrest warrant when they located 35-year-old Roman Pena sitting in his parked vehicle. As officers positioned their vehicle in front of the suspect’s car, they observed Pena holding a firearm. Without warning, Pena began firing at the officers, prompting all four to discharge their weapons multiple times in response.

The video shows the rapid exchange of gunfire, with officers returning fire through their own windshield as they faced the armed threat. Both Pena and one officer sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Emergency medical personnel transported both men to a local hospital for treatment. Police confirmed that no bystanders were injured in the incident despite the public location and multiple rounds fired.

Charges and Investigation

Pena faces four counts of aggravated assault against a peace officer following his release from medical care. The charges reflect the serious nature of firing upon law enforcement officers performing their official duties. The four officers involved in the shooting each have between eight and nine years of service with the San Antonio Police Department, demonstrating experienced personnel responded to the warrant execution.

Multiple investigations are now underway as standard protocol for officer-involved shootings. The department’s Shooting Team and Internal Affairs Unit are conducting separate but concurrent inquiries into the incident. The District Attorney’s Office is also reviewing the case, as required for all shootings involving law enforcement officers in the jurisdiction.

Community Response

Public reaction to the released video has largely supported the officers’ actions. Observers noted the officers faced immediate deadly force and responded appropriately to protect themselves and the public. Some questioned why Pena faces aggravated assault charges rather than attempted murder charges, given he allegedly fired first at multiple officers. The incident highlights the dangers law enforcement officers face even during routine warrant services, and the split-second decisions required when suspects choose violent resistance over peaceful surrender.