A late-night hangout at a Northwest Side hookah lounge turned deadly when gunfire from a sedan killed two men in their 20s outside the business, San Antonio police said. Both men were hit in an outdoor smoking area and were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Officers were called to the 4500 block of North Loop 1604 West near Lockhill Selma Road, where police say a sedan pulled up in front of Myst Hookah and Ultra Lounge and someone inside opened fire into a crowd gathered outside, as reported by KENS5. EMS pronounced both victims dead at the scene, according to authorities on the initial report. No arrests had been announced and detectives were searching for the shooter or shooters, police said.
Where It Happened
Myst Hookah + Ultra Lounge lists its address as 4553 N Loop 1604 W in the Ridge shopping center, and the venue promotes an outdoor lounge area where patrons smoke hookah. The location sits along the Loop 1604 access road near Lockhill Selma and is identified in public business listings.
Police Investigation
SAPD detectives are working to piece together what led up to the shooting and have asked anyone with information or video to contact investigators. Police and Crime Stoppers were both named as points of contact in the initial reporting, and authorities say tips could help identify the sedan and its occupant or occupants, according to KENS5.
What’s Next
Authorities have not yet released the victims’ names pending family notifications, and the investigation remains active. This story will be updated as police release more information.
