SAN ANTONIO, TX – A Sunday afternoon altercation on Brookfield Drive near Timber Hill Road erupted into gunfire, shaking the quiet northwest neighborhood with more than a dozen shots. The incident, sparked by road rage, left a truck riddled with bullet holes but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
A neighbor’s doorbell camera captured the sound of gunfire, underscoring the intensity of the confrontation between two drivers. The dispute began when one driver allegedly cut off the other, escalating as both vehicles reached a nearby stop sign. Words were exchanged, and one driver, suspecting the other was armed, drew a gun and opened fire.
The victim’s mother, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed her relief that her son survived the ordeal. “The truck can be replaced, but a life cannot,” she stated, visibly shaken by the incident. She confirmed her son, who was driving the truck, had acknowledged cutting off the other vehicle, an admission that has left him deeply disturbed.
Police responded quickly to the scene, where both drivers remained after the shooting. Despite the barrage of bullets, no one was physically harmed. Authorities have yet to determine whether any charges will be filed, as homicide investigators are still reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The mother of the young man whose truck was targeted insists that such violence was unwarranted. “There’s no reason a gun should have been taken out,” she said, adding that the incident has left her son emotionally distraught. She believes charges should be pressed against the shooter, emphasizing that firearms should be used solely for self-defense, not out of anger.
The investigation continues as the community grapples with the aftermath of what could have been a tragic encounter. The police have not released any updates on potential charges, leaving residents on edge as they await further developments.
For now, the northwest San Antonio neighborhood is left to piece together the events of that afternoon, hoping for a resolution that underscores the senselessness of violence on the road.