Man shot and killed by masked suspect while he was working on vehicle, police say

SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and killed by a masked suspect while working a vehicle on the northeast side, according to police.

The shooting took place on the 100 block of Meadow Hill. Police said the victim, identified as a male in his mid 20’s, was working on a vehicle that was parked on the public roadway when two vehicles reportedly sped by him at high speeds before stopping several houses down from where he was located.

The suspect was reportedly seen getting out of the vehicle with a mask covering his face while arming a rifle and shot the victim several times before leaving the seen.

The victim was found dead on the scene.

There is no information regarding a description of the vehicle at this time or who the suspect might be.

KENS 5 will update this story as more information becomes available.

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