Three men hospitalized after East Side bar fight turns into shooting near Austin Street in San Antonio

What happened

Three men were hospitalized after an early-morning fight at an East Side bar escalated into gunfire in the 800 block of Austin Street, near the Interstate 35 frontage road, San Antonio police said.

The shooting was reported around 2:25 a.m. on February 6, 2026. Investigators said the confrontation began inside the bar before moving into the parking lot, where shots were fired during the disturbance.

Victims and reported injuries

Police identified two gunshot victims as a 24-year-old man and a 30-year-old man. A third man, 25, was reported to have been struck multiple times with a weapon during the same incident.

• The 24-year-old was shot multiple times in the upper body.

• The 30-year-old was grazed in the neck by a bullet and left the immediate scene.

• The 25-year-old was reported to have sustained multiple injuries from being hit with a weapon.

All three were transported to a hospital. Police did not release the conditions of the injured men, and the extent of their injuries was described as unclear.

How the response unfolded

Authorities said the 30-year-old gunshot victim fled from the bar area after being injured. Police reported he was later stopped by officers in Kirby on Farm-to-Market Road 78.

Police did not publicly identify the bar or provide a detailed description of the sequence of events leading to the first shot, including whether the shooter was involved in the initial fight, acting as a bystander, or responding to another perceived threat.

Investigation status and what remains unknown

As of the latest police update, no suspect had been taken into custody, and the case remained under investigation. Police did not announce any arrests at the scene and did not specify how many people may have been involved in the fight or the shooting.

Several key facts have not been released, including what sparked the initial altercation, what type of firearm was used, how many rounds were fired, and whether surveillance video or witnesses have been identified that could help establish who fired the shots and why.

Police said the fight began inside the bar, moved into the parking lot, and gunfire occurred during the confrontation.

What’s next

Investigators are expected to continue collecting witness statements and reviewing any available evidence from the scene. Police have not released suspect descriptions or information indicating whether the shooter left on foot or in a vehicle.