A 30-year-old man riding in the backseat of a vehicle on San Antonio's Southwest Side was shot in the chest early Saturday, turning a routine early-morning drive into an active crime scene. The gunfire erupted just after 5:30 a.m. near West Southcross Boulevard and Quintana Road, when someone in another vehicle opened fire and then drove off. The victim was taken to a hospital, and police say the case remains under investigation.
According to FOX San Antonio, officers confirmed the victim’s age and said he was struck in the chest. The outlet reported that authorities have not released his condition or what led up to the shooting.
Where It Happened
The shooting took place off West Southcross Boulevard at Quintana Road on the city’s Southwest Side, along a stretch that has been the subject of conversations among residents and local officials for years. The West Southcross corridor has been included in past city reinvestment efforts aimed at improving commercial areas, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
Investigation Ongoing
San Antonio police say the investigation is still active, and they have released few details about a possible suspect description or motive. As reported by FOX San Antonio, investigators processed the scene on Saturday morning and the probe is continuing.
