Gunfire broke the quiet in the small town of Natalia on Saturday, leaving one man in the hospital and another detained by law enforcement, according to Medina County deputies. The wounded man was transported to a local hospital, while deputies detained a person near the scene and secured the surrounding area. Authorities have not released the names of those involved as the investigation continues.
As reported by KENS5, the shooting involved two males who knew one another, and investigators said the detained suspect is expected to be interviewed. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound and deputies have one person in custody. KENS5's coverage was updated on Feb. 21 with information provided by Medina County officials.
Investigation underway
Deputies and investigators from the Medina County Sheriff's Office responded to the call and are leading the probe. Per the Medina County Sheriff's Office, the department handles such incidents countywide and asks anyone with information to contact dispatch. Officials had not announced any charges as of the latest update.
Small town shaken
Natalia, which recorded about 1,200 residents in the 2020 census and sits roughly 30 miles southwest of downtown San Antonio, is part of the region's rural outskirts. Wikipedia notes the town's small size and proximity to the San Antonio metro. The county has seen other firearms-related incidents in recent years, including a 2023 KSAT investigation into people shooting at vehicles on rural roads, KSAT reported.
Officials said there were no immediate updates on the victim's condition or on whether charges would be filed. The suspect is expected to be interviewed as investigators continue processing the scene. KENS5 noted the investigation was ongoing. Anyone with tips was asked to contact the Medina County Sheriff's Office.
