Man hospitalized after chest stabbing during late-night argument near downtown San Antonio, police report says

What happened

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being stabbed during a late-night argument near the western edge of downtown San Antonio, authorities said.

Police were called at about 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, to the intersection of Arbor and North Frio streets near Interstate 10. Officers arriving at the scene found a 36-year-old man in the roadway with apparent stab wounds to his chest.

Details investigators have released

Investigators said the injured man had been arguing with multiple men near the intersection before he was stabbed twice in the chest. Police said that after the stabbing, at least one of the men involved also fired shots in the victim’s direction. The man was not hit by the gunfire.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and was reported to be in critical condition. Police said the suspected attackers had not been located as of the next morning.

Why the location matters

The intersection of Arbor and North Frio sits near a major downtown gateway where arterial roads connect to Interstate 10, an area that can see a mix of nightlife traffic, commuters, and nearby residential activity. Investigators did not release information on whether the parties involved knew each other, what led to the argument, or whether any weapons were recovered at the scene.

What remains unknown

• Whether any arrests were made after the initial response.
• Whether surveillance video, witnesses, or physical evidence identified a suspect.
• The condition of the victim beyond the initial “critical” assessment.
• Whether the incident was connected to another dispute or location earlier in the evening.

How police typically build a case in stabbing investigations

In cases where a confrontation escalates quickly and multiple people are involved, investigators often rely on a combination of witness statements, medical findings consistent with the reported weapon, and any available video from nearby businesses, traffic cameras, or residences. When a shooting is also reported, detectives generally document the trajectory of rounds, search for shell casings, and attempt to determine whether the firearm was displayed during the argument or used after the stabbing as the parties separated.

Anyone with information that could help identify those involved can contact local law enforcement to provide details about the incident’s participants, vehicles, or the direction the suspects fled.

The investigation remained open, with police continuing efforts to identify and locate the suspects described in the initial report.