San Antonio police reported that a 16‑year‑old boy was wounded in a drive‑by shooting early Friday morning on the city’s Northeast Side. Officers responded to the incident at approximately 1:20 a.m. in the 14,000 block of O’Connor Road, near Stahl Road.
Details of the incident
According to the San Antonio Police Department, the teenager was shot in the leg. After the gunfire, a dark‑colored SUV fled the area in an unknown direction. The boy’s mother quickly took him to a nearby fire station, where first responders provided initial care before transporting him to a hospital for further treatment.
Police response
Law enforcement officers arrived on the scene shortly after the 1:20 a.m. call and began an investigation. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the surrounding area and canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses who may have seen the vehicle or heard additional details about the shooting.
Community impact
The incident has raised concerns among residents of the Northeast Side, a neighborhood that has seen a rise in violent crime over the past year. Local community leaders are urging the police department to increase patrols and engage with neighborhood watch groups to help deter future incidents.
Hospital update
The teenager was admitted to a local hospital where doctors treated his leg wound. Hospital officials have not released further details about his condition, but they confirmed that he is receiving appropriate medical care.
What’s next?
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting or the fleeing vehicle to contact the San Antonio Police Department’s tip line. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released any arrests or additional suspect information at this time.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
