3 Patrons Violently Shot to Death in Nasty Barroom Brawl

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Three people are dead after an overnight shooting during after hours at the Boom Boom Bar on the east side of San Antonio.

According to the San Antonio Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. after an argument between two individuals inside the bar.

The fight eventually turned into a riot that quickly got out of control. In an attempt to break up the fighting, a security guard shot his gun into the air.

It was at this time the alleged suspect, who has not been identified, exited the parking lot to grab a gun from a vehicle.

As the suspect made his way back to the bar he "started shooting in the air" according to witnesses.

The gunfire struck three men and two women – one man and one woman were pronounced dead at the scene. The third victim later died at the hospital.

"This morning, three lives were taken, unjustly, two are still in the hospital, and many will never be the same. Sadly, this story is one we’ve heard before," said Dist. 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez. "Frankly, the east side is tired. We are tired of our neighbors being killed senselessly, tired of violence, and tired of being at the epicenter of stories such as this one. We need justice for the families of those whose lives were lost and those whose lives will never be the same."

Authorities believe the Boom Boom Bar was operating illegally after hours.