A love triangle and a busy San Antonio freeway turned into a dangerous mix Monday afternoon when a driver on the city’s West Side reported that another motorist opened fire on his car during what police say was a domestic-related confrontation.
San Antonio police said the driver was not hit, but his vehicle was left with multiple bullet holes. He later pulled into a nearby Shell station, where officers responded to the scene.
According to Fox San Antonio, the shooting unfolded just after 1:30 p.m. near U.S. Highway 90 and Loop 410 when the victim, who was driving with a woman, encountered her current boyfriend and her ex. Police told the station that the former boyfriend pulled alongside the vehicle and fired several rounds before speeding away.
The suspected shooter was gone by the time officers arrived. Investigators said they gathered identifying information about the man and noted that the weapon appeared to be a pistol. Fox San Antonio reported that police said the suspect could face a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Where It Happened And How Often This Is Happening
The exchange of gunfire happened along a stretch of highway that has already seen other recent reports of road rage and shots fired, adding to growing local unease about violence on San Antonio freeways. In January, coverage in Loop 410 gunfire and related incidents highlighted a pattern that has left many drivers on edge.
Legal Stakes
If prosecutors file charges, firing at another vehicle can be pursued as aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a felony under Texas law that can bring prison time. The elements of that offense are spelled out in Texas Penal Code §22.02.
Police said the investigation was still active and that no arrests had been made as of Monday night. Authorities did not release additional details, saying more information could be shared as detectives develop leads.
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