Federal officials advise San Antonio residents to avoid leaving firearms in vehicles, as 2,300 guns were stolen from cars in 2024.
Federal officials are urging San Antonio residents to refrain from storing their firearms inside their vehicles to combat gun thefts this holiday season. In San Antonio , nearly 2,300 firearms were stolen from vehicles in 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Texas . The year before, thieves stole more than 3,100 firearms from vehicles.
more arrested in human smuggling case that left a man dead Alexander Testa, assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at the Houston School of Public Health, said San Antonio ranks fifth in the nation for firearm thefts, according to his studies. Testa studied data surrounding firearm thefts from vehicles as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods — a nationwide commitment to reduce gun and gang crime in America, according to the DOJ.
San Antonio is at a crisis point for stolen firearms from vehicles U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza said it takes no time for thieves to steal a gun from your car while you are out shopping this holiday season. “That same gun, which was lawfully yours, is likely to be sold for profit and used in a violent crime — even killing a law enforcement officer or an innocent child. Do not make these despicable acts any easier for criminals.
Feds say Texas man stole $300,000 from school district Gonzales said each stolen firearm represents a potential weapon for criminals. 'Preventing gun theft starts with responsible ownership by securing your firearms, please keep them out of the wrong hands and protect the lives of your family and neighbors this holiday season,' Gonzales said. Salazar and McManus emphasize responsibility.
Houston School Of Public Health DOJ University Of Texas Health Science Center Alexander Testa Javier Salazar Bill Mcmanus Joe Gonzales Jaime Esparza San Antonio Western District Texas Project Safe Neighborhoods America Gonzales Bexar County
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