Three people are dead and another is fighting for life after a late-Tuesday murder-suicide on San Antonio’s Northwest Side. The violence broke out just before midnight at a home on Croesus Avenue near Vance Jackson, according to police. A small child inside the house survived unharmed as officers moved in and secured the scene.
What Happened
According to News4 San Antonio, investigators say a man opened fire on two women and another man before shooting himself. The male victim and one of the women died at the scene along with the gunman, while the second woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, the outlet reported.
Northwest Side Context
The deadly incident comes on the heels of other recent gun violence in the area. Last Friday, KSAT reported a separate Northwest Side shooting that left a 69-year-old man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Local coverage indicates officers have been called to multiple gun-related scenes on the Northwest Side in recent weeks.
Investigation Ongoing
Detectives are still working to piece together what led up to Tuesday night’s shootings, News4 San Antonio reports. The San Antonio Police Department has not yet released the names of those involved or a possible motive, as investigators continue processing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
