Police looking for multiple suspects following Northwest Side shooting – WOAI

Posted: August 8, 2017 at 4:02 am

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio Police are investigating a shooting on the NW Side Monday afternoon.

The shooting took place around 1:30 p.m. near the San Antonio Technology Center on the 6400 block of Magic Drive.

Police said that they found two gunshot victims when they reached the scene. Witnesses said they saw a silver vehicle with multiple suspects fleeing the scene.

"The victims in this case one (is a) black male, (the other a) Caucasian male. (Their) ages are unknown. One of the victims was struck twice," said Officer Doug Greene, a spokesperson for SAPD.

One of the victims was also reported to be very uncooperative with EMS and Police personnel.

The two victims were taken to University Hospital in serious condition. Homicide investigating what turns out to be a very large crime scene.

Neighbors in the area also say crime is on going. SAPD calls for service over the last 6 months, show several reported disturbances, thefts and burglaries at Lafayette Place.

The apartment complex is just down the street from where the shooting happened.

Similar calls were also made to the Country Club Village Apartments on the 3500 block of Magic Drive.

"I've had my car broken into just last week," said Oscar Alaniz, a resident.

News 4 San Antonio also checked on calls for the business next to the parking lot where the shooting took place.

In the last 6 months, police have responded to numerous burglary alarms and 911 hang ups.

However, despite routine patrols, neighbors in the area say they hope for more security.

"More officers and maybe even more (lights,)" added Alaniz.

No word on why the victims were in the area. No weapons were recovered at the scene.

So far, no arrests have been made.

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