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.

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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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