Shots Fired Near San Antonio High School After Argument

A man is accused of assaulting a woman and firing multiple shots at an apartment complex across from McCollum High School.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Police responded to reports of shots fired near a south-side high school in San Antonio on Friday morning. A 28-year-old Hispanic male is accused of assaulting a 27-year-old female at an apartment complex and firing several shots that hit the apartment wall, but did not injure anyone. The man will face charges of assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a weapon in a municipality.

Why it matters

The incident raises concerns about public safety and gun violence near schools, which are meant to be safe havens for students. While no students were directly involved, the proximity to the high school and the reckless discharge of firearms in a residential area is troubling.

The details

According to police, the man and woman were arguing over alleged infidelity when the man reportedly dragged the woman inside an apartment and began assaulting her. The man then fired several shots that hit the apartment wall but did not go through due to the brick exterior. No one was hit by the gunfire.

  • The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

28-year-old Hispanic male

The man accused of assaulting the woman and firing the shots.

27-year-old female

The woman who was allegedly assaulted by the man.

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What’s next

The 28-year-old man will face charges of assault with a deadly weapon/family violence and discharging a weapon in a municipality.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for continued vigilance around gun violence and the importance of keeping schools and their surrounding neighborhoods safe, even when students are not directly involved.