A domestic squabble turned near-fatal when an altercation between a man and his ex-girlfriend escalated, culminating in gunfire late Saturday on the west side of San Antonio. The ex-girlfriend is now in custody after she shot her former beau while he was reportedly trying to pick up some of his things from her residence, as reported by KENS 5. Police arrived at the scene on Big Rock Drive near Marbach Road at about 10:26 p.m., after receiving reports of an active shooter situation.
According to authorities, the dispute erupted into violence when the man, whose intent was to retrieve personal items, and the woman began arguing at her home. The confrontation allegedly turned physical, with the woman claiming her ex-partner began hitting her, leading to her drawing a firearm and shooting him. He was subsequently transported to the hospital in critical condition, police said. No other injuries were disclosed in the incident at this time.
The woman was detained by the San Antonio Police Department while the ongoing investigation seeks clarity on the chain of events that led to the shooting. At present, it remains uncertain whether she will face charges in relation to the shooting. This incident underlines the often volatile nature of relationship breakdowns and the dangerous spirals that may ensue in the aftermath.
San Antonio Police have confirmed that the couple had a prior romantic relationship that had recently ended. Details regarding any charges the woman may face are still pending as the investigation continues. Police have not released further information on the identity of those involved or the specifics of the altercation.
