Domestic violence advocates say a recent murder-suicide in Stone Oak underscores a troubling reality: leaving an abusive relationship can be one of the most dangerous times for a victim.

San Antonio police identified the suspect as Albert Richter, 44, who authorities said shot and killed his estranged wife, Brianna Richter, 40, before wounding a responding officer and dying by suicide.

The shooting happened Friday on Red Hawk Ridge near Hardy Oak Boulevard.