Suspect breaking into suburban shot by owner, police say Shooting occurred just before 3 a.m. at Veranda Apartments
SAN ANTONIO ā One man has been hospitalized and another questioned following a shooting early Tuesday on the city's North Side, San Antonio police said.
According to police, just before 3 a.m. a man was shot while trying to break into a Chevy Suburban in the parking lot of the Veranda ApartmentsĀ located on Jones MaltsbergerĀ Road near Sandalwood Road.
The owner of the vehicle shot the suspect one time hitting him in the lower back, police said. The suspect then drove his own car to a Walmart located nearby.
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Paramedics were called and took the man shot to an area hospital. The vehicle owner was taken to police headquarters for questioning.
At this time, the status of the suspected burglar is not currently known.Ā It is also unclear if the shooter will face any charges.
This is a developing story. Stay with KSAT 12 both online and on-air for more information.
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