Drive-By Shooting at South Side Home Wounds One Person, says SAPD
SAN ANTONIO – An Apparent Drive-By Shooting Incident Within the City Limits
A typical morning in San Antonio turned chaotic as one person was injured in an apparent drive-by shooting. The incident occurred at a residence on the city’s South Side early Wednesday morning. Local police were called to the scene around 6:15 a.m. after receiving reports of a person wounded in the 5800 block of Analissa Street, a residential area off East Southcross and South Presa Street.
The Shooting Incident Details
According to police reports, an unidentified individual in a vehicle drove up to the residence and proceeded to open fire directly at the house. This unprovoked attack resulted in one person within the home sustaining injuries. The injured victim was immediately taken by ambulance to a local area hospital for medical treatment. Further details on their current condition are not available at this time.
The San Antonio Police Department is actively searching for the suspect who remains at-large, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown. In response to the incident, local law enforcement agencies have increased their patrols in the area.
Ongoing Investigation into the Shooting Incident
The San Antonio Police Department, alongside the San Antonio Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), promptly responded to the incident this morning.
The scene has been cordoned off as a part of the ongoing investigation. Forensic experts and crime scene investigators have been brought in to gather clues and help piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Local residents have been urged to cooperate with law enforcement and report any suspicious activities or information that could aid in identifying and apprehending the suspect. Additionally, any CCTV footage that may have captured the incident or any unusual activities in the surrounding area could prove crucial in the case.
Authorities have assured residents that every effort is being made to solve the case and bring the gunman to justice. They are asking for the public’s help in providing any eyewitness accounts or information that could potentially lead to an arrest.
Public Appeal for Information
In an appeal to the public, the San Antonio Police Department has urged anyone with any information about the drive-by shooting to come forward, reassuring the public that their identity will remain anonymous.
This unfortunate incident serves as a serious reminder that random acts of violence can occur anywhere, regardless of the time or place. Local enforcement agencies are encouraging the public to remain vigilant and to always report suspicious activity to the police.
