A quiet stretch of Pat Booker Road turned into a crime scene early Monday when a Universal City man was shot multiple times in what police say appears to be a robbery. The shooting happened near the Villa Mesa Apartments in far northeast Bexar County, and the victim was taken to a hospital. Universal City police have not released his condition or identified any suspects as the investigation moves forward.
Initial reporting and location
Early details came from News4SanAntonio, which reported that officers were called out Monday morning to the area off Pat Booker Road near the Villa Mesa Apartments. At the time, authorities described the situation as a developing scene, with officers gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Police: apparent robbery; suspect sought
According to KSAT, Universal City police said the male victim was shot multiple times in what investigators are treating as an apparent robbery. The suspected shooter took off before officers arrived and has not been caught. Detectives are following up on leads, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Universal City police.
What residents should know
The shooting unfolded along a busy stretch of Pat Booker Road lined with apartment complexes and neighborhood businesses that serve the northeast San Antonio suburbs. For now, investigators are keeping a tight lid on additional details while they work the case. Hoodline will update this story as Universal City police release more information.
