An early-morning shooting just north of downtown San Antonio left one person in critical condition on Wednesday, after gunfire erupted near Euclid Avenue and North St. Mary’s Street shortly before 5:30 a.m. Police blocked traffic around the intersection while emergency crews and investigators moved in.
According to News 4 San Antonio, the call came in just before 5:30 a.m., and the victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The station’s live coverage showed officers working the intersection as detectives canvassed for witnesses. Officials asked residents to avoid the area while evidence was collected.
Police response
“Police have secured the area and are investigating,” News 4 San Antonio reported. Detectives remained on scene gathering evidence and speaking with potential witnesses, and no suspect information had been released early Wednesday. Officers continued to urge neighbors to steer clear of the scene while the investigation was underway.
City context
The pre-dawn shooting is the latest serious incident citywide; on April 19 a man was critically injured in a Southeast Side shooting, according to KSAT. Local coverage has documented multiple violent episodes in recent weeks, a pattern examined in previous reporting on rising gun violence.
How to help
Investigators asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact authorities. The San Antonio Police Department’s public pages list contact options for the Homicide Unit and Crime Stoppers; see the San Antonio Police Department for tips and contact details. We will update this story as officials release new information.
