Teen playing with gun accidentally shoots off part of hand, SAPD says Shooting happened in the 200 block of Sonterra Boulevard in Stone Oak
A teen accidentally shot himself on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the 200 block of Sonterra Boulevard in Stone Oak. (Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)
SAN ANTONIO – A 16-year-old was taken to the hospital on Tuesday night after shooting off part of his hand during an accidental shooting.
The incident happened at 9:50 p.m. in the 200 block of Sonterra Boulevard in Stone Oak.
San Antonio police said he shot himself in the hand while playing with a gun. Police are investigating who the gun belonged to.
He was taken to a hospital and his condition is unknown.
SAPD, SAFD and EMS responded to the shooting.
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