Argument leads to man being shot in face

CaptionCloseTwo men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block...

Argument leads to man being shot in face

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Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.

Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.

Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.

Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.

SAN ANTONIO — Two men are recovering at University Hospital after a suspect shot one in the face and possibly pistol-whipped the other Tuesday night on the South Side, according to police.

The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard, where two victims, several witnesses and the suspect were talking. An argument ensued, followed by a fight, according to a preliminary police report.

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The suspect, who lives near the location, brandished a gun and shot the first victim. The second victim suffered a head injury, possibly from a gunshot or a pistol whipping, as well as a dislocated shoulder, the report said.

Emergency personnel responded and transported the two men to University Hospital for treatment.

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The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending in the case. Information regarding the suspect is currently not available, police said.

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