Woman Shot at San Antonio Apartment During Robbery Attempt

Police investigating incident at Copper Mill Apartments on Northwest Side

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:39pm

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A 55-year-old woman was shot in the leg at a Northwest Side apartment in San Antonio on Wednesday morning when a stranger entered her home and demanded her wallet. The woman told police the gun may have accidentally gone off during the incident, and all individuals present were detained for questioning as the investigation continues.

Why it matters

Gun violence and home invasions are ongoing concerns for residents in San Antonio, which has seen an uptick in property crimes and violent incidents in recent years, particularly in some neighborhoods on the city's Northwest Side.

The details

According to the police report, the shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the Copper Mill Apartments on the 5800 block of Northwest Loop 410. Officers responding to reports of a shooting found the 55-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her leg. She told police that a stranger had entered her apartment and demanded her wallet, and that the gun may have accidentally gone off during the confrontation.

  • The shooting occurred at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Copper Mill Apartments

An apartment complex located on the Northwest Side of San Antonio where the shooting incident took place.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges San Antonio faces with property crimes and home invasions, particularly in some neighborhoods, and the need for continued efforts to improve public safety and security for residents.