San Antonio – Residents of the South Side’s Gladstone Avenue neighborhood voiced concern Sunday morning after a shooting left a man hospitalized. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. following an altercation outside a home, according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD).
Neighbors describe a once‑quiet block
Long‑time resident Carlos said the area “used to be real quiet,” but recent weeks have seen a surge in activity. “I have even reported to a police officer, and they told me they’re doing an investigation because they’ve seen a lot of activity in the 100 block of this street about a lot of drug activity,” he explained.
Another neighbor, Angie, recalled the chaotic moments after officers arrived. “Here comes a policeman and the man was hollering and screaming, and the lady was hollerin’ and screaming, and he was holdin’ on to his arm,” she said, adding that an SAPD officer regularly patrols the block.
Community ties and concerns
Emma, who has known the injured man for years, praised his character. “He sees me and said, ‘Wait a minute, I’m gonna go help you get your groceries inside,’” she recalled. “He brings my trash can, and he takes it out.”
Despite these positive relationships, several residents noted an unsettling pattern of gunfire. Angie reported hearing gunshots “at least once every other week,” underscoring a growing sense of insecurity.
Police response
SAPD confirmed that two male suspects fled the scene and are currently being sought. No further details about the suspects or the victim’s condition have been released. The department has not yet provided an update on the investigation, and KSAT’s request for additional information remains unanswered.
Calls for action
Neighbors urged local law‑enforcement to increase patrols and address the underlying drug activity they believe fuels the violence. “We want our neighborhood to be safe again,” Carlos said. “We’re hoping the police can help restore the peace we once had.”
The South Side community continues to watch closely for developments, hoping that increased police presence and targeted interventions will curb the recent surge in gunfire and restore the neighborhood’s longtime reputation for safety and friendliness.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
