Man hospitalized in life-threatening condition after shooting on North Side, police say

Two suspects in their early 20s sought by police

SAN ANTONIO – A 25-year-old man is hospitalized in life-threatening condition after an argument led to a shooting on the city’s North Side.

San Antonio police were called to West Hildebrand and Aganier avenues for a shooting with a hit on Friday night.

Officers said an argument between two men in their early 20s and the victim ensued when the man told them to leave his work. The two men followed the other man in a vehicle and then opened fire, hitting him.

After the shooting, the two suspects attempted to leave the area, but ended up crashing their vehicle in the process, police say.

The suspects fled the accident toward West Hildebrand. The suspect vehicle then attempted to go through an intersection and was struck by a second vehicle, police said. They fled on foot.

Officers canvassed the area for the suspects, but were unable to locate anyone.

The victim was taken to University Hospital with life-threatening injuries, officers said.

No other injuries were reported.


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