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Pre-Dawn Car Killing Shakes San Antonio’s Far West Side

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Published on January 17, 2026
Pre-Dawn Car Killing Shakes San Antonio’s Far West SideSource: Google Street View

San Antonio police are investigating a deadly pre-dawn shooting on the city’s Far West Side after officers found a man dead inside a vehicle early Saturday. Officers were dispatched just after 4 a.m. to the 10000 block of Tiger Field, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. According to KSAT, police discovered the man inside a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. He has not yet been identified.

A preliminary police report said the vehicle and a nearby residence appeared to have multiple bullet holes. Investigators have not determined what led up to the shooting, and detectives are continuing the investigation.

Where the shooting happened

The shooting took place on Tiger Field, a residential street in the Spring Vistas subdivision on the Far West Side near Loop 1604 and Lackland Air Force Base. Property listings show Tiger Field addresses fall in ZIP code 78251 and are part of the Northside Independent School District, placing the scene in a suburban neighborhood, according to JBGoodwin.

Citywide context

Citywide reporting shows violent crime in San Antonio trended downward in parts of 2025, though shootings continue to punctuate neighborhoods across the city. Reporting by the San Antonio Express-News summarized SAPD data that showed declines in violent crime and homicides in early 2025.

What police say and next steps

Police told KSAT that no arrests have been made. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact detectives, and tips may also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers, according to police.