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Updated · WOAI · Apr 28Man in his 40s shoots man in his 30s during San Antonio bicycle dispute
9 articles · Updated · WOAI · Apr 28
- The shooting happened at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday on North San Marcos and West Martin Street, just west of downtown San Antonio.
- The victim, grazed in the back of the head by a bullet, is in stable condition following the altercation.
- Police report the incident stemmed from a fight over a bicycle, with no further injuries or arrests announced at this time.
How does a simple dispute over a bicycle escalate to a shooting with an AR-15? What community resources could have prevented this dispute from escalating into a violent shooting? Is 'hot spot' policing a permanent solution for San Antonio's most violent neighborhoods? Why do half of residents feel unsafe despite the city's reported drop in violent crime? Beyond policing, what is being done to address the root causes of crime in San Antonio? Since Texas banned 'red flag' laws, what tools can prevent gun violence by at-risk individuals?