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Man shot with AR-15 in apparent targeted ambush outside southeast-side gas station, police say

The victim was taken to the hospital for his injuries.

SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot at a gas station on the south side of town early Monday afternoon, according to police.

Officers responded just after 11 a.m. near Goliad Road and Southeast Military Drive to a call for a shooting in progress.

A witness told police they believe an AR-15 rifle was used in the shooting. The victim, a 43-year-old male, was taken to the hospital for his injuries and is in stable condition.

Police were able to match the 32-year-old suspect and the vehicle involved based on a description from a witness.

That suspect has been detained by police while investigators work to determine a motive.

Police say the incident was likely a targeted ambush after determining that the victim and suspect knew each other.

Officers have not yet recovered the weapon used.

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