San Antonio, TX – Tensions in a Northwest San Antonio community escalated to tragedy early Monday when a local woman was arrested for allegedly running over and killing her neighbor following a longstanding feud. Authorities have taken Anna O’Rourke into custody on murder charges after she reportedly struck 56-year-old Stephan Sanders with her car on Putman Farm Road.
The incident reportedly occurred just before 2 a.m., when O’Rourke herself contacted police, confessing to hitting Sanders and requested that they check on his condition. Upon arrival, officers found Sanders deceased at the scene.
According to local law enforcement, the altercation was not without precedent; the two neighbors reportedly had a series of hostile encounters over the years, often resulting in police intervention. Additional accounts from community members suggest that the conflict might have been part of broader aggressive behavior exhibited by O’Rourke.
Residents of the neighborhood described O’Rourke as particularly confrontational. “She was very aggressive and antagonistic,” one neighbor reported. “She harassed my husband and my dad while they were just trying to do yard work and even threatened to unleash her dogs on me while I walked with my baby.”
The impact of the incident has resonated deeply within the community, with many expressing grief over Sanders’ death. One longtime neighbor, who noted that her relationship with Sanders stretched back to her childhood, recounted the care her family extended to him throughout the years. In his memory, she left flowers and a balloon at his house, marking a poignant homage to his life.
Reaction in the neighborhood is one of distress and a strong desire for peace to be restored. Many hope that O’Rourke does not return, fearing more unrest.
Details surrounding the motive and what specifically triggered the fatal incident remain under active investigation. As the community reels from this violent episode, the forthcoming legal proceedings are likely to uncover more about the dynamics between O’Rourke and Sanders, casting further light on the lethal escalation of their feud.
This incident marks a severe chapter in a series of altercations on Putman Farm Road, reinforcing calls from the community for measures to prevent such conflicts in the future. Meanwhile, local authorities and the community will continue to monitor this case closely, waiting for more information to emerge from official investigations.