San Antonio, Texas – Two lives were lost and two others were injured in a tragic shooting that took place at a residence in San Antonio on Thanksgiving morning. The victims, all adults in their 20s, were said to be acquainted and had spent time together at the home the night before the incident. The suspected shooter, also in his 20s, allegedly left the residence but returned swiftly with a handgun, leading to the deadly outcome.
Law enforcement officials have yet to determine a motive behind the shooting, leaving the community shaken and searching for answers. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus expressed the devastating nature of the event, calling it a senseless act of violence during a press briefing.
Following this incident, another act of gun violence occurred in the city, adding to the holiday tragedy. A woman was fatally shot by a man who then turned the gun on himself in a separate incident the night before Thanksgiving. The woman, only identified as a 47-year-old, was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the male attacker, 53, was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
As authorities continue their investigations into the two separate incidents of violence, the community mourns the loss of life and grapples with the need for understanding and healing in the aftermath of such senseless tragedies. The days following Thanksgiving in San Antonio have been marked with grief and reflection as the city comes to terms with the heartbreaking events that unfolded.