Two children were wounded in a shooting on San Antonio’s East Side early Tuesday, according to police, jolting residents on Comanche Sunrise out of their sleep and sending officers racing to the block.
Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and called 911, prompting a heavy police response to Comanche Sunrise, as reported by Fox San Antonio. A live bulletin from the station showed first responders clustered at the scene, although early details about what led up to the gunfire were scarce.
“Two children were shot on the East Side,” the station reported, noting that officers were called to Comanche Sunrise and that information remained limited, as reported by Fox San Antonio. Police had not yet released the ages or conditions of the injured children, and no arrests or suspect information had been announced.
East Side’s recent pattern
The shooting lands in the middle of a troubling pattern of gunfire injuring children on the East Side this year. On New Year’s Day, a 9-year-old was hospitalized after being shot, underscoring ongoing risks for families in these neighborhoods, as reported by MySA. Local leaders and community advocates have repeatedly pushed for stronger enforcement and expanded outreach to cut down on both stray gunfire and celebratory shooting.
Authorities urge residents to report gunfire
The City of San Antonio has urged residents to speak up when they hear shots through its “Call the Shots” campaign, encouraging people to report gunfire and to call SAPD’s nonemergency line at 210-207-7273, according to a city release. The campaign stresses that stray bullets can be deadly and that quick reporting helps officers collect evidence and respond more effectively.
By Tuesday morning, police were still on Comanche Sunrise, canvassing the area and knocking on doors in search of witnesses. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
