Man critically injured in West Side shooting, San Antonio police say

Shooting happened Wednesday afternoon at Menchaca Street and North Hamilton Avenue

The shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday near a park at Menchaca Street and North Hamilton Avenue. (Copyright 2025 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)

SAN ANTONIO – A man was critically injured in a shooting on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

The shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday near a park at Menchaca Street and North Hamilton Avenue.

Police said the man suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was taken to a hospital for further treatment.

Police said several people were involved; however, the exact number is currently unknown.

Additional information was not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.

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