Early Tuesday morning, the San Antonio community was rattled by the sound of gunfire on the city's East Side, leaving one man seriously injured. According to FOX San Antonio, the incident occurred at around 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of Rigsby Avenue and Amanda Street. Police reports indicate that the occupants of a vehicle were targeted by gunfire from an assailant in another car, hitting a 20-year-old man in the back.
The details surrounding the shooting are still emerging, with the San Antonio Police Department having not released a description of the suspect or the vehicle involved. After the shooting happened, the driver of the victim's car, who told everyone to get out, sped away from the scene. The wounded man was then rushed to the hospital in serious condition, per the initial reports provided by authorities.
Additional information from KSAT.com implies that there were several witnesses within the victim's car when the shots rang out. These individuals are now cooperating with the police as they work to piece together the circumstances of the shooting. While a motive has yet to be established, SAPD is actively gathering evidence and conducting interviews in an effort to locate the person or persons responsible.
The investigation is still in progress and officers have been scouring the area for any further clues. A dark-colored car is currently the only lead, although specifics have yet to be made public.
