Two separate shootings in San Antonio result in death and injuries

Scene of a shooting in San Antonio with police presence

San Antonio, October 14, 2025

News Summary

Two separate shootings occurred in San Antonio, leaving one person dead and at least two others injured. The incidents took place on October 12, with one shooting on Jenull Avenue involving an argument that escalated to gunfire, resulting in a fatality. The other shooting on De Zavala Road involved a woman shot multiple times after a physical altercation in a vehicle. No arrests have been made, and the San Antonio Police Department is investigating both cases.


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Two separate shootings in San Antonio leave one dead and another injured

What happened (lead): Two separate shootings in San Antonio on October 12, 2025, left one person dead and at least two others injured. One shooting occurred near the 600 block of Jenull Avenue late the same night, and another occurred earlier on the 4400 block of De Zavala Road. Local police are investigating both incidents.

Key facts

Below are the primary facts reported by authorities. These lines are presented verbatim to ensure accuracy and consistency across the report and related reference material.

On October 12, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., a shooting occurred near the 600 block of Jenull Avenue in San Antonio.

The incident involved three people in a nearby parking lot who engaged in an argument over a transaction.

A 43-year-old man, identified as the suspect, pulled out a gun and fired shots.

The shooter fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended by police.

A 27-year-old man was found dead at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.

A 32-year-old woman was hospitalized in stable condition.

The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is actively investigating the incident.

Separately, earlier on the same day, a woman was shot multiple times after a physical altercation with a man inside a vehicle in the 4400 block of De Zavala Road, also in San Antonio.

Police responded to the shooting just after 3 a.m., where they found the woman with three gunshot wounds.

Witnesses reported that the woman, the man, and an unknown female entered a vehicle after exiting a business, where the altercation began.

The man exited the vehicle and fired multiple shots toward the car, striking the woman.

The man and the unknown female fled the scene before police arrived.

The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

The police have not made any arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.

Supporting details

Authorities reported that the Jenull Avenue shooting began as an argument over a transaction between three people in a parking lot. The suspect, identified by age as a 43-year-old man, produced a firearm and fired multiple rounds. A 27-year-old man was located at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead. A 32-year-old woman was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition. The shooter left the scene before officers arrived, and no arrest in that case has been announced.

Earlier the same calendar date, at just after 3 a.m., police responded to a separate shooting on De Zavala Road. Investigators say a woman, a man, and an unknown female had been inside a business and then entered a vehicle together. A physical altercation inside the vehicle escalated, with the man exiting the vehicle and opening fire toward the car. The woman suffered three gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The man and the unknown female departed the scene before police arrival. No arrests have been made in that incident either.

Investigation status

The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is actively investigating the incident at the 600 block of Jenull Avenue and is also investigating the earlier De Zavala Road shooting. At this time, police have not reported any arrests related to either incident. Officers are seeking witnesses and any video or other evidence that could identify the people who fled either scene.

What residents should know

Both shootings occurred in public areas late at night or early morning on the same date. Authorities advise anyone with information or footage related to either incident to contact the San Antonio Police Department. Police presence and investigative activity may increase in neighborhoods near the two locations while detectives follow leads.

Context

San Antonio police responded to two separate violent incidents on October 12, 2025. While the two shootings happened at different times and locations — near the 600 block of Jenull Avenue and the 4400 block of De Zavala Road — both are under active investigation by SAPD. The cases remain open and unfolding; investigators have not linked the incidents publicly and have not announced any arrests.

FAQ

When did the shooting near the 600 block of Jenull Avenue occur?

On October 12, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., a shooting occurred near the 600 block of Jenull Avenue in San Antonio.

What led to the Jenull Avenue shooting?

The incident involved three people in a nearby parking lot who engaged in an argument over a transaction.

Who was identified as the suspect in the Jenull Avenue shooting?

A 43-year-old man, identified as the suspect, pulled out a gun and fired shots.

What were the outcomes for the victims at Jenull Avenue?

A 27-year-old man was found dead at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.

Was anyone else injured at the Jenull Avenue scene?

A 32-year-old woman was hospitalized in stable condition.

Who is investigating the Jenull Avenue incident?

The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is actively investigating the incident.

What happened earlier on the same day on De Zavala Road?

Separately, earlier on the same day, a woman was shot multiple times after a physical altercation with a man inside a vehicle in the 4400 block of De Zavala Road, also in San Antonio.

When did police respond to the De Zavala Road shooting?

Police responded to the shooting just after 3 a.m., where they found the woman with three gunshot wounds.

What did witnesses report about the De Zavala Road incident?

Witnesses reported that the woman, the man, and an unknown female entered a vehicle after exiting a business, where the altercation began.

How did the De Zavala Road shooting occur?

The man exited the vehicle and fired multiple shots toward the car, striking the woman.

Did anyone flee the De Zavala Road scene?

The man and the unknown female fled the scene before police arrived.

What is the condition of the De Zavala Road victim?

The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Have there been any arrests in either case?

The shooter fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended by police.

Are charges or arrests reported for the De Zavala Road shooting?

The police have not made any arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.

Key features

Feature Detail
Date October 12, 2025
Locations 600 block of Jenull Avenue; 4400 block of De Zavala Road (San Antonio)
Fatalities One (27-year-old man)
Injuries Two reported injured (a 32-year-old woman at Jenull; a woman with three gunshot wounds at De Zavala Road)
Suspect A 43-year-old man in Jenull Avenue incident; unknown man in De Zavala Road incident
Investigation The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is actively investigating

Timeline

Date/Time Event Status / Source
October 12, 2025, just after 3 a.m. Police responded to the shooting just after 3 a.m., where they found the woman with three gunshot wounds. Active investigation; no arrests reported
October 12, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m. On October 12, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., a shooting occurred near the 600 block of Jenull Avenue in San Antonio. Active investigation; shooter fled and has not yet been apprehended

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Summary counts from reported incidents on October 12, 2025:

Fatalities1

Injured (reported)2

Shootings reported2

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