A simmering dispute over a woman turned violent on San Antonio's West Side early Sunday, when an 18-year-old was grazed by shrapnel after gunmen opened fire on a home, according to police. The shooting happened around 12:45 a.m. in the 2000 block of Poplar Street, and the teen was treated at the scene. Officers say the suspects took off before they arrived, and no immediate arrests were reported as investigators processed the scene.
What police say
According to SAPD's preliminary report, a gray Nissan Altima drove past the house and three males inside began shooting at the residence. The victim told officers he saw the vehicle as shots rang out and was grazed by fragments. An SAPD captain at the scene told reporters the gunfire followed a weeklong dispute over a woman. The preliminary account also notes the suspects fled before officers arrived and that no arrests have been made, per KSAT.
City response and how to report
City officials have been urging residents to call in reports of gunfire so officers can better target patrols, part of the bilingual "Call the Shots" public-awareness campaign that reminds people to use SAPD's non-emergency line at 210-207-7273. The campaign and reporting guidance are outlined on the city's website and were highlighted by the San Antonio Express-News, which noted that officials warn stray and celebratory gunfire can be deadly. Residents with tips, security footage, or other information are encouraged to contact SAPD or Crime Stoppers so detectives can follow up on leads.
Neighborhood context
Sunday's drive-by is the latest in a string of recent incidents on the West Side. Earlier this month, KSAT reported that a 17-year-old was hospitalized after an unrelated shooting on Obregon Street. Neighbors told reporters they were shaken by the overnight violence and called for police to track down the Nissan and the suspects. SAPD says the investigation into the Poplar Street shooting is ongoing and again urged anyone with information to call the department's non-emergency line or Crime Stoppers.
