Couple identified in Stone Oak murder-suicide by medical examiner

Key Points:

• Albert Nixon Richter IV, 44, fatally shot his estranged wife Brianna Richter, 40, before committing suicide last Friday at their Stone Oak home in San Antonio, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
• During the incident, Albert also shot SAPD officer Hunter Albrecht in the lower abdomen, leading to a SWAT standoff that ended with the discovery of both Albert and Brianna deceased inside the home.
• Two children living in the house with Brianna were unharmed, though it is unclear if Albert was their father, and several neighbors were evacuated as police secured the area.
• The incident occurred on Juneteenth, prompting a significant police response in the neighborhood, and authorities emphasized the severity of domestic violence and provided resources for those affected.
• Residents and officials condemned the violent act, highlighting the importance of safe homes and encouraging victims of domestic abuse to seek help through local support services.