Gunfire shattered the quiet near Rio Vista Park early Tuesday, and now San Marcos police want the public’s help figuring out who pulled the trigger.
Officers were called out after multiple people reported hearing shots near the park’s restroom area and the Ramon Lucio baseball fields by CM Allen Parkway and Cheatham Street. Investigators say the gunfire followed an argument, and while no one was reported hurt, an uninvolved vehicle was struck several times.
Police are especially interested in any photos or video from the area around the time of the shooting and are urging witnesses to come forward.
What Police Found At The Scene
In a post via San Marcos Police Department, officers said they found evidence that multiple rounds had been fired near the restrooms and the baseball fields. An uninvolved car was hit several times, but police reported no injuries.
As of the time of the post, no arrests had been made. Investigators are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to call the San Marcos Police Department tip line at 512-753-2108.
Rio Vista Park Back In The Spotlight
Rio Vista Park has already had an eventful spring. The riverside spot was temporarily closed in April during a senior skip day shutdown after large, unruly crowds and fights broke out.
More recently, the City of San Marcos signed off on a managed-access plan for the park that charges most nonresidents an entry fee on busy summer weekends. City officials say the move is aimed at cutting down on overcrowding and easing the strain on public-safety resources as river traffic ramps up with the warmer weather.
How To Help Investigators
Detectives are still processing the scene and following up on leads. Anyone with information or video of the incident is urged to contact the San Marcos Police Department at 512-753-2108. Tips can also be shared anonymously through local Crime Stoppers programs.
