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Man claims self-defense in fatal shooting at 'after-hours' spot, police say

The suspect stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.

SAN ANTONIO — A man is claiming he fatally shot another man in self-defense on the southeast side of town early this morning, according to police.

It happened just after 3 a.m. on Mission Road at what investigators described as "an after-hours spot."

Witnesses told police the victim was causing a scene in the parking lot when a man pulled out a gun and shot him.

The victim was pronounced dead by medics at the scene.

The alleged shooter told officers he fired in self-defense. Investigators detained him for further questioning.

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