**Arthur Curtis Thomas Jr. dies in fatal San Antonio shootout**
Fatal San Antonio shootout death of Arthur Curtis Thomas Jr.
The 16-year-old identified as the driver of a stolen vehicle involved in a shootout and fatal crash has been confirmed. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning in a far northwest San Antonio location near Old Seguin Road. Law enforcement has determined that Thomas sustained a gunshot wound to his left side before the vehicle he was operating crashed. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene shortly after the accident.
Thomas was operating a vehicle reported stolen the previous evening around 10 p.m. on Monday. Investigators have linked the incident to an ongoing conflict between Thomas and residents of a nearby home. Evidence gathered at the scene suggests a shooting took place approximately a few houses away from where the fatal crash occurred. Ballistic analysis indicates the shots were fired from both the street and a residential property.
According to Bexar County Sheriff’s Office reports, Thomas was driving at an extremely high speed after being wounded. The force of the subsequent crash reportedly pushed a parked car across multiple properties. Tires marks at the crash site showed speeds exceeding 70 to 80 miles per hour through a residential area, a detail that authorities are examining further.
The ongoing feud between Thomas and the residents of the neighboring house appears to be a central factor in this tragic event. The sheriff’s department continues its investigation into the incident, focusing on the reported stolen vehicle and the circumstances surrounding the shootout and fatal collision.
