Man Injured in Northeast Side Shooting

A man is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital after being shot in the arm on the Northeast Side of San Antonio. The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on Thursday, according to police reports.

Details of the Incident

Police stated the victim was in the process of dropping off a friend at the Broadway Inn, located on Austin Highway, when an unknown individual approached his vehicle and began shooting. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the arm.

Seeking Help After the Shooting

Instead of waiting for emergency services at the scene, the injured man drove himself to a Chevron gas station located at the intersection of Interstate 410 and Nacogdoches Road. He then contacted authorities from the gas station to request assistance.

Related Incidents in San Antonio

This shooting follows other recent incidents of gun violence in San Antonio. On Wednesday, a man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds on Center Street. Additionally, a teacher was wounded in a shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High School on Monday.

Other News from the Region

Recent news also includes a court hearing scheduled for a man arrested six times since being shot by a San Antonio police officer in 2022. April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, was also recently visible over South Texas.