Suspect Arrested After Deadly Shooting in San Antonio Neighborhood

One person killed, another injured in double-shooting on Lyric Drive

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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San Antonio police responded to a disturbance call on Thursday afternoon that escalated into a shooting incident, leaving one person dead and another hospitalized. The suspect, an unidentified man in his 20s, was taken into custody after a relative disarmed him prior to police arrival. Authorities are still investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Why it matters

Gun violence and neighborhood disputes are ongoing public safety concerns in San Antonio, with the city seeing an increase in homicides in recent years. This incident highlights the need for better conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies to prevent such tragic outcomes.

The details

Police were called to the 200 block of Lyric Drive around 12:40 p.m. on Thursday for a disturbance. When they arrived, they found a man in his 40s and a woman in her 20s or 30s who had been shot while exiting their home. The suspect, a man in his 20s, had allegedly opened fire through the fence, striking the two victims. A relative had taken the suspect's weapon before police arrived and he was taken into custody.

  • The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

San Antonio Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

Unidentified Suspect

A man in his 20s who allegedly opened fire on the victims from outside their home.

Unidentified Male Victim

A man in his 40s who was killed in the shooting.

Unidentified Female Victim

A woman in her 20s or 30s who was injured in the shooting and hospitalized.

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What they’re saying

“At this time detectives are collecting statements, reviewing any surveillance video they might have as well as collecting evidence and statements.”

— Camelia Juarez, SAPD Spokesperson (kens5.com)

What’s next

Detectives will continue investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting, including reviewing any available surveillance footage and collecting additional witness statements.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence and neighborhood disputes in San Antonio, emphasizing the need for improved conflict resolution strategies and community-based solutions to prevent such senseless loss of life.