BCSO: Homeowner shot after hearing a suspected car burglary outside far west-side home

SAN ANTONIO — A homeowner was shot after he went outside to investigate a possible car burglary in a neighborhood on the far west side, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.

The shooting happened around 5 a.m. Tuesday in the 8800 block of Creager Canyon, near Loop 1604 and Shaenfield Road.

BCSO says the homeowner heard someone breaking into his vehicle and went to investigate. That’s when someone shot towards him and hit him in the abdominal area. Deputies say a white SUV took off from the location. There is no word on how many people were in that vehicle.

The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition. 

There have not yet been any arrests reported in this incident. 

This is a developing story and further details will be added as they are received.

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