Overnight Shootings Across San Antonio Leave 1 Dead, Several Injured

Multiple incidents reported from Saturday night through Sunday morning

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical remnants of a shooting incident.The aftermath of a violent night leaves behind the grim evidence of San Antonio's ongoing struggle with gun crime.San Antonio Today

A series of shootings in San Antonio over the weekend resulted in one man's death and several other people, including a minor, being injured. The incidents occurred in various parts of the city and remain under investigation by the San Antonio Police Department.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in San Antonio, with the city experiencing a rise in shootings and other violent crimes in recent years. These latest incidents highlight the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of such violence and improve community-police relations.

The details

According to police reports, the first deadly shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. Sunday on the West Side, where a 24-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. Another shooting nearby left a 22-year-old man injured. Later that night, a 16-year-old girl was shot on the East Side, and a 22-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting on the Southeast Side. Several other shootings and robberies were also reported across the city, though no other serious injuries were sustained.

  • The first deadly shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • Another shooting nearby happened just after the first incident.
  • A shooting on the East Side occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • A shooting on the Southwest Side happened just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • A shooting on the Southeast Side occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

San Antonio Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the multiple shootings that occurred across the city over the weekend.

24-year-old man

The victim of the first deadly shooting on the West Side, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

22-year-old man

The victim of a shooting near the first deadly incident, who was taken to the hospital.

16-year-old girl

The victim of a shooting on the East Side, who was injured by a 39-year-old man whose gun had discharged.

22-year-old man

The victim of a shooting on the Southeast Side, who was critically injured while exiting a vehicle.

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What they’re saying

“All the shootings and robberies are ongoing investigations.”

— San Antonio Police Department

What’s next

The San Antonio Police Department is continuing to investigate all of the shootings and robberies that occurred over the weekend, with the goal of identifying suspects and determining the motives behind the incidents.

The takeaway

The recent spate of gun violence in San Antonio highlights the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing public safety and reducing the prevalence of firearms-related crimes. Community leaders and law enforcement will need to work together to develop comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of this violence and improve the overall safety and well-being of San Antonio residents.