The officers went to an apartment in San Antonio and were shot by a barricaded man, who was found dead, the authorities said.

Seven San Antonio police officers were shot by a barricaded suspect Wednesday night, the city's police chief said.

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus held an impromptu press conference near the incident around 10:30 p.m. and explained to local media about what transpired. It was initially reported that only four police officers were shot during the incident.