Man found fatally shot inside city park restroom

Police were called to Fernando Q. Herrera Park Monday morning

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a man was found fatally shot inside a public restroom at Fernando Q. Herrera Park Monday morning.

Police were called to the park around 7:30 a.m., which is located at the corner of Twohig and Roland on the city's East Side.

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Authorities said a passerby found the victim inside the women's restroom. Police say the victim was shot in the upper body. Officials say he could have been there for at least a few hours. 

The name of the victim has not been released pending notification to next of kin.

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said the shooting could be related to a drug deal. Detectives have been going door to door looking for leads.

Officers were seen getting a ladder from the fire department and searched the roof of the bathroom. There are no suspects as of yet, police said.

This is a developing story. Stay with KSAT 12 both online and on-air for more information.


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Ben Spicer is a digital journalist who works the early morning shift for KSAT.

Katrina Webber joined KSAT 12 in December 2009. She reports for Good Morning San Antonio. Katrina was born and raised in Queens, NY, but after living in Gulf Coast states for the past decade, she feels right at home in Texas. It's not unusual to find her singing karaoke or leading a song with her church choir when she's not on-air.