Gunfire shattered the quiet of a newer East Side neighborhood in San Antonio on Monday night, leaving at least one person fighting for life in a hospital and rattling residents who watched first responders swarm their street.
Police and emergency crews rushed to the 5400 block of Flying Hooves near Dreamweaver around 9:16 p.m., where neighbors reported a heavy emergency presence as medics and officers worked the scene. An official with the San Antonio Fire Department said at least one person was transported to a hospital in critical condition, according to News4SanAntonio. Early details from authorities did not include any suspect description or information about arrests.
Where the call came in
The shooting unfolded in a relatively new residential pocket of the East Side near Sinclair Road and I-410. The area and the broader East Side have seen other recent gunfire incidents, including a New Year’s Eve case in which a 9-year-old was hit by a stray bullet, according to reporting by the San Antonio Report. Those stories also highlight city efforts like the "Call the Shots" campaign, which urges residents to report gunfire before it turns deadly.
How to report tips
Investigators are again turning to the public for help. Crime Stoppers of San Antonio says anyone with information can call 210-224-STOP (210-224-7867), use the P3 Tips app, or text "Tip 127" plus their information to CRIMES (274637). Tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward, per Crime Stoppers of San Antonio.
As of now, San Antonio authorities have not released details about possible suspects or a motive. This story will be updated as police and city officials release more information.
