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Teen injured in accidental West Side shooting, SAPD says

Shooting happened on Sunday in the 1200 block of West Cesar Chavez Boulevard

The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. on Sunday in the 1200 block of West Cesar Chavez Blvd. ((Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved.))

SAN ANTONIOUPDATE at 3:43 p.m.: A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was found with a gunshot wound following a West Side shooting, according to San Antonio police.

On Friday, SAPD said the teen is expected to recover from his injuries.

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At this time, police said no arrests have been made.

The investigation is ongoing.


ORIGINAL STORY: A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after being found with a gunshot wound following a West Side shooting, according to San Antonio police.

The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. on Sunday in the 1200 block of West Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

Upon arrival, authorities said they found the 15-year-old shot in the chest in the backyard of an apartment complex. The teen was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said two other boys were detained nearby the shooting. However, no arrests have been made, SAPD said.

Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting was accidental, according to SAPD.

This is a developing story. KSAT will update this story as more information becomes available.


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