BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A 39-year-old man was shot and killed following an alleged road rage incident that escalated into an argument at a gas station in southeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
The shooting happened around 1 p.m. Friday in the 15500 block of U.S. Highway 181 near Elmendorf.
During a media conference, Bexar County Sheriff Salazar said security footage appears to show a man in his 30s arriving at the gas station and having an argument with the shooter in a dark-colored pickup truck.
The man walked toward the pickup truck when someone in the truck fired gunshots, Salazar said. It’s unclear if there was more than one person inside the truck.
BCSO said the shooter fled the scene. However, Salazar said there’s a person of interest.
The victim was shot at least once in his chest, BCSO said.
Salazar said an off-duty San Antonio police officer near the scene attempted to help the victim. However, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The sheriff’s office said they will release photos of the truck later on Friday evening.
At this time, it’s unclear if the victim and shooter knew each other.
Salazar said when the shooter is found, they will face at least a murder charge.
Salazar said the shooter is considered armed and dangerous. BCSO urges anyone with information regarding the shooting to call the sheriff’s office at 210-335-6000.
This is a developing story. KSAT will update this story as more information becomes available.
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