News Release

SAN ANTONIO (January 3, 2025) – Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, SAPD will release video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on December 3, 2024, at the 800 block of E. Rector Drive. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident: 

800 E. Rector Dr. An SAPD Officer contacted a male pedestrian for a violation near Loop 410 and Jones Maltsberger Rd. Soon after, the male dropped his backpack and fled on foot. The officer ran after the male and the male ended up near a drainage ditch. A nearby officer drove to the 800 block of E. Rector Drive and exited his patrol vehicle near the drainage ditch and issued commands to the male when he observed the suspect holding a gun. Fearing for the safety of officers nearby, the officer drew his gun and shot at the suspect multiple times. The suspect ran from the officer and the officer ran after him. The officer observed the suspect turn and raise his gun at which time the officer fired several rounds, striking the suspect. The 33-year-old suspect, Jeffrey Schopp (SID950834), died on scene from his wounds. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined Schopp shot himself in the head as he was shot by the officer. No officers or bystanders were injured. The officer involved, Officer James Lopez #1055, has 4 years of service. 

As with all officer involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office is reviewing this incident. 

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