Man visiting San Antonio shot in leg east of downtown Victim not able to offer info on shooter
SAN ANTONIO – A man visiting San Antonio from California was shot while walking just east of downtown.
San Antonio police responded to a 911 call before 10:30 p.m. Monday and found the victim with a gunshot wound to his knee.
The 21-year-old told police he was walking to a convenience store in the area of East Commerce and Cherry Street when he was shot.
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The victim said he was visiting the city and staying in a nearby motel. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The man was not able to offer police any information about the shooter, so they did not make any arrests right away.
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