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Trash collector caught in the middle of Southeast Side shootout, police say

Shooters fled in different directions after garbage collector was struck in the arm

A trash collector was shot in the arm after he was caught in the middle of a shootout between at least two other people. (Ken Huizar, KSAT)

SAN ANTONIO – A garbage collector was shot in the arm Tuesday morning amid a shootout on the Southeast Side, San Antonio police said.

Officers were called to the intersection of Drexel and South Hackberry around 9:30 a.m. after receiving multiple calls about a shootout between at least two people, officials said.

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The trash collector, a 33-year-old man employed by Republic Services, was struck in the arm by one of the bullets. Police said the injury is not life-threatening.

The shooters fled on foot in different directions, police said.

Officers continued searching for the suspects Tuesday morning and the investigation remains ongoing.

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