1 dead, 1 critically injured after shooting on top floor of downtown SA parking garage

Police said an altercation between two groups of teens turned deadly at the the parking garage of the Shops at Rivercenter.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police said a person was killed after gunfire erupted on the top floor of a downtown parking garage early Sunday morning.

According to SAPD, officers were dispatched around 1:20 a.m. for reports of a shooting at the Shops at Rivercenter parking garage located on East Commerce Street.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim, an 18-year-old male, was also found with a gunshot wound and was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, according to officials.

Investigators said it appears the victims were with a larger group on the rooftop of the parking garage when the suspects arrived and an altercation between the two groups broke out.

One of the suspects allegedly pulled out a gun and police said there was a fight over the weapon, causing it to go off. Both victims and one suspect were struck, according to investigators.

The injured 16-year-old suspect was treated by EMS on scene for a graze wound, police said. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

According to officials, multiple teen individuals were detained on scene and are currently being uncooperative with the investigation. Police have not made any official arrests at this time.

This is a developing story.

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