Shooting Erupts After Bar Fight in Downtown San Antonio

Three men injured after altercation between two women escalates outside Maeve bar

Feb. 6, 2026 at 9:55am

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Early Friday morning, a fight between two women inside a downtown San Antonio bar spilled outside, leading to a shooting that injured three men. A 24-year-old man was shot multiple times in the upper body and taken to the hospital, while a 30-year-old man was grazed by gunfire and a 25-year-old man was hit with a weapon during the fight, both of whom were also hospitalized.

Why it matters

Bar fights and gun violence in downtown entertainment districts are an ongoing concern for San Antonio officials and residents, with the city working to balance a vibrant nightlife with public safety. This incident highlights the potential for routine disputes to quickly escalate to serious violence in crowded urban settings.

The details

According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers responded to the Maeve bar in the 800 block of Austin Street just before 2:30 a.m. on Friday after receiving reports of a fight. They found that two women had been fighting inside the bar, and the altercation had moved outside where shots were then fired, injuring three men.

  • The incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Maeve

A bar located in the 800 block of Austin Street in downtown San Antonio where the incident took place.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and gather more details about the altercation and shooting.

The takeaway

This shooting underscores the need for continued efforts to address violence and public safety concerns in downtown San Antonio, particularly around late-night entertainment venues where disputes can quickly escalate.