An ordinary wait at a Northwest Side bus stop turned violent Wednesday evening when a man was shot in the leg, sending riders scrambling and police searching for a gunman.
The confrontation unfolded in the 8700 block of Cinnamon Creek, where, according to police, two men got into some kind of dispute. One of them allegedly fired a single shot from the bus stop toward a man standing across the street, hitting him in the leg before taking off on foot.
Bystanders jumped in to help, giving first aid until emergency crews arrived and took the wounded man to a nearby hospital. His current condition has not been publicly released.
San Antonio police told KSAT they have not determined a motive and are still piecing together what led up to the gunfire.
Bus stop violence not a one-off
This is not the first time a San Antonio bus stop has turned into a crime scene. In 2020, a dispute at a VIA stop on the Southeast Side escalated into a shooting that left a man in critical condition, as reported by MySA. That case underscored concerns about safety in and around transit stops, concerns that Wednesday's shooting is likely to revive.
Police seek tips as probe continues
Police told KSAT the investigation remains active and that they have not released a suspect description. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the San Antonio Police Department or call 911.
The department has not released additional details. This story will be updated as investigators release more information.
