A man in his 50s was shot Tuesday when bullets tore through the wall of a back house on San Antonio’s Northeast Side, according to police. Officers were called to the 100 block of Serna Park near Walzem Road and found the man on the floor of the back unit with gunshot wounds to both legs. He was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition.
What Police Say Happened
San Antonio police say someone opened fire from outside, with rounds passing through the structure and hitting the man while he was inside the back house. Investigators report that surveillance video appears to show a white truck speeding away across the street around the time of the shooting.
Detectives also noted that the man’s girlfriend had knocked on the front door shortly before the gunfire, then left the area moments before the shots rang out. Police are still working to piece together what led up to the attack and have asked anyone with information to contact them, according to KENS5.
How To Help Investigators
Police are urging neighbors to review any doorbell or dash camera footage from around the time of the shooting and to report potential leads. Per the City of San Antonio SAPD contact page, tips can be shared anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP (7867) or through the department’s non-emergency line. Detectives say that even brief video clips or a partial vehicle description could help move the case forward.
Neighborhood Context
Incidents where shots are fired into homes or from passing vehicles have surfaced across San Antonio in recent years, leaving residents rattled and putting extra focus on surveillance footage to track suspects. Local coverage has highlighted similar cases, including a deadly drive-by shooting outside a restaurant in Alamo Ranch that showed how quickly a routine night out can turn into a crime scene. The San Antonio Express-News reported on that fatal attack and what followed.
Investigation Ongoing
As of now, police have not released a suspect description and have not announced any arrests in the Serna Park shooting. Detectives told KENS5 that the investigation remains active. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
