A late-night argument on San Antonio’s West Side turned violent when a man shot his daughter’s boyfriend in the leg, according to police. The dispute unfolded just after midnight Monday near Hemphill Drive and Broadview Drive, and the injured man was taken to a hospital. As of now, officers say no arrests have been made, and investigators are still sorting out exactly what led up to the gunfire.
What police reported
According to KABB, witnesses told officers the argument escalated until a single round was fired, hitting the boyfriend in the leg. The station reports the suspected shooter was picked up in a vehicle by another person and dropped off somewhere else in the same neighborhood shortly after the incident.
KABB also noted that no arrests had been announced, the victim was taken to the hospital, and there was no immediate word on his condition. The station reported that detectives are continuing to work the case and follow up with witnesses in the area as the investigation remains open.
Where it happened
The confrontation played out near Hemphill Drive and Broadview Drive on the city’s West Side, a primarily residential corridor identified on City of San Antonio planning maps. According to City of San Antonio documents, Hemphill and Broadview sit within a West Side planning area where homes and small businesses cluster…