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Midafternoon Gunfire Rocks Northeast San Antonio Street Corner

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Published on May 21, 2026
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Midafternoon gunfire rattled part of San Antonio's Northeast Side on Thursday, with police now searching for a suspect after at least one man was shot near O'Connor Road.

Officers were called around 2:40 p.m. to the area of Misty Run Drive and O'Connor Road, where first responders found a male victim, according to early details from police. Authorities have not released much about his condition and say the investigation is still very much in motion.

According to News 4 San Antonio, officers were dispatched to reports of a shooting in progress shortly before 3 p.m. They later confirmed at least one male had been shot near the corner of Misty Run Drive and O'Connor Road, and described the situation as a developing scene while investigators combed the area for evidence.

More gunfire on the Northeast Side this spring

This latest shooting lands on a growing list of violent incidents on the Northeast Side in recent months, from rounds fired at apartment complexes to late night attacks that have residents increasingly uneasy. Hoodline has previously chronicled similar incidents, including recent gunfire at Avistar Apartments, highlighting a pattern local outlets have been tracking.

How to share tips with police

Anyone with information about Thursday's shooting is urged to contact the San Antonio Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. The SAPD lists a Crime Stoppers hotline at 210-224-STOP (7867) and a non emergency number at 210-207-7273, per the San Antonio Police Department.

This remains an active investigation and details are still limited. Hoodline will update this story when officials release more information or announce an arrest.