Midnight SUV Theft Interrupted by Armed Homeowner’s Retaliation

A tense encounter unfolded in San Antonio, Texas, when a homeowner interrupted a midnight burglary in his driveway. The homeowner, Evelio Soto, was forced to return fire after being shot at by the thieves who were pilfering his SUV.

As reported by local authorities, the incident occurred in the 8900 block of Rue De Lis Street around midnight on March 8, involving two armed young males. The event was later publicized when police released video footage of the incident.

On the night of the event, Soto and his family were preparing to turn in for the night. According to Soto, his wife noticed, via her phone, two individuals approaching their residence.

The police account describes how one of the intruders entered the vehicle and retrieved a box of ammunition, while his accomplice kept watch. The vehicle was reportedly unlocked, as indicated by a video report by KENS.

Fearing a potential break-in, Soto grabbed his firearm and went to intervene.

“He noted to the station that he headed down the stairs, opened the front door, and saw a person inside his SUV become frightened.”

Upon Soto’s approach, the suspect reportedly fled down the driveway towards a waiting “getaway” vehicle. In the ensuing panic, the second individual fired his weapon while attempting to enter the vehicle. Soto responded by returning fire.

“He tried to close the door, and he couldn’t,” Soto told KENS. “That’s when he shot, and that’s when I returned fire, and they took off.”

Soto fired two rounds into the ground after the robber fired at him. Fortunately, no one within the household was harmed during the encounter, including Soto himself.

In their Facebook post regarding the event, police advised, “Remember to keep your guns locked up and lock the doors of your car.” However, Soto expressed that the root of the problem was not his unlocked SUV but the criminals themselves.

“This is my home,” he told the station. “If I wanna leave my car unlocked, if I wanna leave my door unlocked, I should be able to. The parents of these kids, they should be taking care of their kids and watching what they’re doing.”

Authorities continue to seek information about the suspects. Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact the police at 210-207-7969.

This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and preparedness, whether you’re embarking on an adventure in the great outdoors or simply safeguarding your home and loved ones.

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