SAPD: A 28-year-old man died after exchanging gunfire with someone he met for a transaction
SAN ANTONIO – A man was killed in a shooting on the North Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Authorities said the shooting happened just before 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1500 block of Mardell Street.
According to police, the man met up with another person for a transaction made on the online marketplace OfferUp. Officers said the man and the other person began shooting at each other.
The 28-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his back, SAPD said. It is unclear what led up to the shooting.
The victim, who was accompanied by a female companion, was then driven from the shooting.
Police said the 28-year-old was pronounced dead in the 1700 block of Babcock Drive.
An SAPD officer on scene said it does not yet have any information on a suspected shooter.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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