SAPD: An 18-Year-Old Struck by Bullet During Drive-by Shooting in Southland

SAN ANGELO, TX - At approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning, San Angelo Police responded to a shooting victim call in the 3500 block of Canadian Street.

Upon arrival, they found a male victim who had been shot, and medics rushed him by ambulance to Shannon Medical Center.

At this time, the condition of the victim is unknown. This is an ongoing investigation and we will provide an update when more information becomes available.

Update 4:23 p.m.

This afternoon SAPD Public Information Officer Tracy Gonzalez said police are continuing their investigation into this morning's drive-by shooting that occurred in southwest San Angelo.

"At approximately 2:40 a.m. this morning, San Angelo Police were dispatched to a residence in the 3500 block of Canadian Street for the report of a shooting victim," she reaffirmed.

Gonzalez added that, upon arrival, officers entered the residence and located an 18-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper arm. 

"Officers applied a Combat Application Tourniquet until San Angelo Fire Department Medics arrived and transported the victim to a nearby hospital for further treatment," she explained. "The man’s injuries are said to be non-life threatening."

Detectives with the SAPD's Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene for follow-up investigation. 

"After interviewing several witnesses, officers learned the victim was among friends attending a party inside the residence when an unknown person(s) fired several rounds towards the house," Gonzalez said. "One of the bullets went through a window and struck the victim. No other occupants were injured."

At this time, no arrests have been made and investigators are following up on several leads, added Gonzalez. 

"If you have information about the suspect(s) involved, please contact Crime Stoppers of San Angelo at (325) 658-4357, or visit www.sanangelocrimestoppers.com to submit a web tip or download the P3 Tips App," she said.  "Crime Stoppers only pays rewards for anonymous tips submitted directly to Crime Stoppers."

This is an active investigation and no other information is available for release at this time.