An early-morning trip to the playground at Pittman-Sullivan Park on San Antonio’s East Side ended in gunfire Monday, when a person was shot in the foot and robbed just after 6 a.m. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses told police the suspect bolted before officers arrived, prompting a search of nearby blocks.
According to WOAI, the shooting happened in the playground area off Iowa Street and South New Braunfels Avenue. The victim was hit in the foot and robbed of items that were not publicly detailed. A San Antonio Police Department helicopter joined officers on the ground to sweep the East Side, but no arrests had been reported and detectives were still working the case.
Where it happened
The City of San Antonio lists Pittman-Sullivan Park at 1101 Iowa St., highlighting playgrounds, athletic courts and a community center among its features. The park regularly hosts youth sports and city events; KSAT has reported that the city’s MLK march ends there. That steady stream of organized activity has made the playground a regular gathering spot for families and youth programs on the East Side.
Investigation ongoing
Police have not released a suspect description or a possible motive, and investigators have not said what led up to the robbery. As WOAI notes, detectives continue to investigate, and there were no arrests reported at the time of that outlet’s story.
