SAPD looking for suspect who shot man in head near west-side bar

San Antonio police seek the person responsible for shooting a man in the head on Sunday.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are looking for the person responsible for shooting a man in the head on the west side of town Sunday night. 

Police were called to the area near Old Highway 90 and Cesar Chavez Way around 10:55p.m., and found a man next to his SUV with a gunshot wound to his head. 

According to SAPD, the victim, identified as a 59-year-old man, was arguing with another man inside the bar. As both men exited the business the suspect went to his vehicle and retrieved a handgun. The suspect then shot the victim in the head. 

Authorities said the victim was unresponsive but taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. 

Preliminary information originally stated police were looking for a man and woman as possible suspects. 

SAPD said this is an ongoing investigation. 

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