Early this morning, a house party at a short-term rental home in San Antonio ended in tragedy when gunshots rang out, leaving one man dead on a driveway across the street from the party location. The San Antonio Police Department responded to the incident which occurred in the 4600 block of Hawthorn Woods, near the intersection of Loop 1604 and Lockhill Selma Road, as reported by both KENS 5 and KSAT.
According to KENS 5, police were dispatched around 3 a.m. after receiving reports of an ongoing shooting at the rental property where around 30-40 people were gathered, and upon arrival, they found a young man in his early 20s fatally wounded as partygoers stood by, moments before the involved suspects barricaded themselves inside, resulting in a standoff that lasted several hours before they finally surrendered to the authorities. Witnesses described hearing between 10-15 gunshots, an account that added to the chaos which unfolded in what is usually a quiet residential area.
Following the deadly event, the SAPD, along with SWAT teams, worked to secure the area, unsure of whether the individuals inside the home were witnesses or potential suspects, as elaborated in a report by KENS 5. The police's caution stemmed from the initial uncertainty that followed the gunshots. After careful negotiation, the remaining guests inside the property were gradually detained, and all cooperated with the officials in providing accounts of what transpired.
KSAT noted that neighbors were disturbed by the events, reporting loud noises and the sad view of one individual injured amid the ruckus; the identity of the victim has not been publicly shared as the matter remains under investigation. SAPD spokespersons assured the community that despite the violence, the incident was isolated, and the neighborhood was deemed safe for its residents.
