Residents along McQueeney Road near Farm-to-Market 78 were told to hunker down Monday as Guadalupe County sheriff's deputies searched for a shooting suspect on the loose, authorities said. Investigators said a man who may be armed took off from the scene, last spotted dressed head to toe in black. Neighbors were warned not to approach anyone matching that description and to call 911 right away if they saw anything suspicious.
According to WOAI, the shelter-in-place advisory covered homes and roads in the McQueeney Road area near FM 78 and urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement. The station reported that authorities described the suspect as a man dressed entirely in black and possibly armed.
Where this happened
McQueeney Road runs along the Guadalupe River and crosses Farm-to-Market 78 at the McQueeney Bridge, a stretch that already has a reputation for emergency alerts tied to flooding and road closures. Seguin Today has previously highlighted the bridge and nearby low-water crossings as repeat trouble spots for local responders. The area sits east of San Antonio, near Seguin and New Braunfels, and is a regular route for commuters as well as riverfront residents.
What officials are asking
The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to stick to the basics: call 911 for emergencies and use the non-emergency dispatch line at (830) 379-1224 to share any tips, including anonymous ones. The agency, based in Seguin at 2617 N. Guadalupe Street, is coordinating the response with local deputies and told neighbors to stay indoors with doors locked while law enforcement works the area.
Investigators on scene
Deputies have been canvassing the neighborhood while investigators collect evidence and follow up on leads, officials said. Authorities stressed that confronting a possibly armed suspect is a bad idea and urged residents to let trained officers handle it. Anyone who spots suspicious activity or someone matching the description is asked to call 911 immediately and may also contact dispatch at (830) 379-1224, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office.
