Man hospitalized after early-morning shooting near UTSA Downtown; two suspects fled, San Antonio police say

Shooting reported near South Frio and Buena Vista

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting early Tuesday on San Antonio’s West Side, near the University of Texas at San Antonio’s downtown campus. Police were dispatched at about 3:45 a.m. to the area of South Frio Street and Buena Vista Street, where officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.

The man’s identity had not been released as of the latest available police update. Officers provided initial response at the scene, and the victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. Police have not said whether the injury is expected to be survivable, only that the man was listed in critical condition when taken for care.

What investigators say happened

Based on a preliminary police report, investigators believe two people approached the victim and opened fire before running away along South Frio Street. Police did not disclose a motive or any relationship between the victim and the shooters. It was also not clear whether the shooting stemmed from an argument, a robbery attempt, or another confrontation.

• Time: Approximately 3:45 a.m. Tuesday

• Location: Near South Frio Street and Buena Vista Street, close to UTSA’s downtown campus

• Victim condition: Critical, with a torso gunshot wound

• Suspects: Two individuals reported to have fled on foot; no descriptions released

Key unknowns: suspect descriptions, weapons, and motive

Police said descriptive information about the two alleged suspects was not available in the initial report. Investigators also did not say whether both suspects were armed, how many shots were fired, or whether any surveillance footage has been recovered from the surrounding area.

While the intersection is near a major educational and civic corridor, police did not indicate that the campus itself was involved in the incident, nor did they describe any broader public safety advisory connected to the case.

Investigators described the account as preliminary, indicating the findings could change as additional witness statements and evidence are reviewed.

Investigation continues

The case remained under investigation, and no arrests were announced in the latest update. Police have not released information about possible leads, including whether a vehicle may have been involved before or after the shooting, or whether the suspects were seen entering nearby neighborhoods.

Authorities have not provided a timeline for additional updates. Anyone with direct knowledge of the incident is typically urged to contact law enforcement so detectives can corroborate events and identify those responsible.