Man walking home robbed of backpack and shot, police say

Incident occurred around midnight in 7200 block of Remuda Dr

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police said a man was robbed of his backpack and shot while walking home late Tuesday night.

The incident occurred around midnight in the 7200 block of Remuda Drive, found on the city's far West Side.

Police said the man, believed to be in his 30s, was simply walking home when three men got out of a vehicle and robbed him before shooting him. 

The man was shot in the leg. He was later taken to University Hospital for his injury.

A description of the suspects is not presently known. Police said the investigation is ongoing.


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