San Antonio, Texas – Two men were fatally shot in separate incidents that occurred late Friday and early Saturday. The first shooting took place in the 200 block of Victor Street outside an apartment complex, while the second shooting happened in the 700 block of Pennystone Avenue on the front porch of a home. Both incidents are currently under investigation.
In the first shooting, a 38-year-old man was sitting in a parking lot inside his vehicle when multiple individuals surrounded the vehicle and demanded his keys. After exiting the vehicle, the man was shot in the head and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The suspects also stole the man’s vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Following the first incident, police responded to reports of shots fired at a Southeast Side home, where they found a 26-year-old man dead on the front porch with apparent gunshot wounds. At this time, there are no known suspects, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
Authorities have stated that the investigations into both shootings are ongoing and have classified the first incident as a capital murder case due to the fatal outcome of the alleged robbery. However, there have been no updates on the progress of the investigations or any potential leads in either case.
At this time, the motives behind the shootings remain unknown, and the community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the ongoing investigations. The incidents have sparked concerns among local residents about the safety and security of the area, prompting a call for increased police presence and vigilance within the community.