SAN ANTONIO — A man shoots an attempted car thief leaving him in critical condition on the north side Tuesday morning.
Police were called to the scene at 9907 San Pedro and Ramsey around 10:30 a.m. near a gas station on Tuesday. This incident is located north of downtown.
Police say a man was pumping gas when a truck arrived near him. A man got out of the truck and attempted to steal the man's car. According to police, a fight began between the two people as the man tried to prevent his car from being stolen.
During the fight between the two people, the car became reversed and on the side of the road when officers arrived, according to police.
Police say the man produced a gun and shot the suspect several times.
The suspect has been transported to a hospital in critical condition.