SAN ANTONIO – A man was found in a pool of blood with multiple gunshot wounds shortly before he died Sunday night, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
SAPD says officers responded to several shots fired calls around 9:15 p.m. in the 3400 block of Action Lane.
When officers arrived, they found a 48-year-old man lying up against a house, near a driveway. He was still alive at the time but died a short time later, police said.
Several bullet casings were found near the intersection of Action Lane and Supreme Drive, as well as scattered in the front yard of the victim’s home. The house was also struck several times.
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Police said a small white vehicle, possibly followed by a white SUV, drove down Action Lane and stopped at the victim’s house, where he was standing in the yard.
At least one person exited the car and opened fire at the victim, police say. The victim may have returned fire as he tried to flee.
A gun was found about 25 feet away from the victim.
The victim has not been identified by authorities, and no information about the suspects has been released. The number of suspects involved is not immediately clear.
This is a developing story. It will be updated once more information becomes available.