Residents of a quiet Alamo Ranch community were shaken awake not by fireworks, but by a hail of gunfire in a targeted attack early Wednesday morning. The onslaught of more than 40 bullets tore into a home on the 12100 block of Karnes Way at around 4 a.m., according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Surveillance footage posted by the sheriff's office reveals the moment three men unleashed a barrage of gunshots on the house, as described in KENS 5.
No injuries were reported, and the suspects, described as young males in their late teens to early 20s, were caught on camera fleeing in an small SUV, possibly a Hyundai Tucson. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has made clear that this was "a deliberate and reckless attempt to cause injury or death," as noted by an official statement captured in KSAT. Community members are now left grappling with the reality that their sense of security has been compromised.
This incident echoes a tragically familiar pattern of violence in the area, following a similar attack just three weeks prior that claimed the life of a 4-year-old child off Windsor Hollow. The assailants in that case remain at large. The recent gunfire has neighbors like one woman, who had just moved in days before, racing to ensure the safety of their children and seeking to fortify their homes with security cameras.
Meanwhile, the lingering fear among residents casts a shadow over daily life, with concerns over whether the perpetrators might return. In spite of the unease, a mother and daughter, who clean homes in the neighborhood and spoke with KENS 5, resolved to continue their work, acknowledging the need to "take a chance because we have to do business."
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office remains vigilant, having previously established a mobile command unit in the region and conducting a crime and safety prevention presentation last year. They are urging anyone with information about the suspects responsible for the recent shooting to send tips to [email protected] or call 210-335-6000.
