A tragic incident occurred on the Northwest Side when a 37-year-old man was fatally shot at the Laurel Glen apartment complex. FOX San Antonio reports that the shooting took place around 12:45 p.m. San Antonio Police have stated that the man is thought to have been in a past relationship with the 28-year-old woman who shot him.
The domestic disturbance escalated into violence within the walls of a home that's supposed to be a safe haven. Inside the apartment, at the time of a shooting, were several children who have now witnessed an ordeal that belies their age and innocence. According to authorities, the mother called relatives to care for her children immediately following the incident.
Currently, the woman involved in the shooting has been detained by police. While she remains in custody, it is anticipated that charges will be filed in relation to the man's death. The investigation is ongoing as officials piece together the circumstances that led to this fatal event.
In reporting the tragedy, MSN has also confirmed the man's death following the shooting and reiterated details about potential charges the woman could face. As the community grapples with shock and sorrow, the ripple effects of this violence extend far beyond the crime scene tape that now cordons off a place where life was lost and others irrevocably altered.
