A man is fighting for his life following a dispute that erupted in gunfire on the West Side of San Antonio. The incident, which happened around 8:00 p.m. Friday, behind an apartment complex in the 5100 block of West Commerce, another man left with injuries after the initial altercation became violent, according to KSAT reports.
Details provided by the San Antonio Police indicate that the critically injured man suffered a gunshot wound to the abdominal area, prompting an urgent medical response. He was subsequently hospitalized and he underwent surgery. Another individual assaulted during the same incident managed to escape with less severe injuries, police said in a statement to KSAT.
Investigators are currently piecing together the events that led up to the shooting. They have yet to release any firm descriptions or information on the suspect or suspects involved. The area behind the apartment buildings became a scene of emergent chaos as physical violence escalated to an exchange of gunfire, as noted in reports.
The man who was shot now clings to life at University Hospital, having been critically wounded in the lower left stomach area, as per Fox San Antonio. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist law enforcement in their investigation. The San Antonio Police Department's plea is an echo, a reminder that the community's cooperation is vital in the pursuit of justice for the victims and the safety of the neighborhood. The identity of the injured man has yet to be released, as the search for answers continues into the night.
