Teen struck by gunfire while playing video games in apparent drive-by shooting, SAPD says No other injuries were reported in the incident
SAPD responds to the shooting on September 17, 2023 in the 1500 block of Ruiz Street. (KSAT)
SAN ANTONIO – A teenager is recovering after he was shot while playing video games at home in an apparent drive-by shooting on the city’s West Side, according to San Antonio police.
SAPD responded to the shooting around 3:40 a.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of Ruiz Street.
Upon arrival, officers found an 18-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his arm.
He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The teen told officers that he was playing video games on his couch when the gunfire struck him.
Police have no description or information on a suspect.
No other injuries were reported in the incident.
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