A 15-year-old was shot in the chest Wednesday night on San Antonio’s North Side, yet was still responsive when officers got to him, according to police. The teen told investigators the gunfire erupted in a nearby alley, but detectives said they could not find any evidence there. The case remains an active San Antonio Police Department investigation.
According to News 4 San Antonio, the shooting was reported around 9:20 p.m. near Montview and Arroya Vista Drive. The department told the outlet the 15-year-old had a gunshot wound to the chest but was alert and talking with officers at the scene. Police did not immediately provide any description of a possible suspect.
Another teen shooting among recent incidents
Hoodline's Teen Shot in the Gut coverage detailed a March 3 North Side shooting that also left a teenager wounded, one of several youth-involved shootings reported in San Antonio this year. Local outlets have chronicled a mix of nonfatal injuries and arrests tied to these cases, underscoring simmering public-safety concerns across multiple neighborhoods.
Police say investigation is ongoing
Per News 4 San Antonio, the teen pointed officers to the spot where he believed he had been shot, but detectives said they turned up no physical evidence at that location. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and have not released additional information about any suspects.
The San Antonio Police Department continues to work the case. This story will be updated if officials release new details or announce an arrest.
