SAN ANTONIO — A teenager is recovering from his injuries after being shot late Sunday night on the east side. According to the San Antonio Police Department, two teens were handling guns when one went off.
The 15-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Police arrived at the scene around 11 p.m. in the 1200 block of Olive Street, near I-35.
According to preliminary information from SAPD, the 15-year-old and a 16-year-old were handling some firearms inside a vehicle outside the location. While the older boy was handling one of them, one round hit the victim's chest.
Investigators said they found a shell casing just outside the vehicle. Firearms and BB guns were also found inside the vehicle, police said. The investigation is still ongoing at this time.