SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police are trying to determine who shot three people, including a 2-year-old girl, at an apartment complex off Potranco Road near Ingram. The shooting happened Monday afternoon after 4 p.m. at the Villas at Costa Brava.
SAPD Sergeant Alexandra Mercado said police received "conflicting stories" about the shooting, including what led up to it and who pulled the trigger.
"We don't know if there is an actual suspect in the case, or if it was an accidental shooting," she said.
More than two hours passed before police gained entry to the apartment. Officers had to wait for a warrant, because SAPD said the people who lived there didn't want them inside. As of Monday evening, investigators are just trying to figure out who fired off the gun.
Police said they were told the child, a family member or a family friend could have pulled the trigger.
As for the three victims, they were taken to a local hospital and are expected to be OK. Police said the toddler's stepmom was grazed in the head. The little girl was shot in the leg, and the neighbor was shot in the arm.
Resident Maria Vidales spoke to KENS 5 in Spanish, saying she stumbled on the crime scene. She said she was surprised seeing police at the apartment complex, adding there was hardly ever an issue at the complex. She has lived there for more than two years.
Child Protective Services is expected to be contacted since a child is among the victims.
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