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Man detained after 2 children shot while sleeping in Northeast Side home, SAPD says
By Spencer Heath, Hannah Gonzales, Alex Gamez, Rocky Garza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio police said a man was detained after two children were shot while sleeping in a Northeast Side home.Officers responded to the shooting around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 4000 block of Comanche Sunrise, which is located near Glacier Sun Drive. Upon arrival, the officers discovered bullet ...
Key takeaway Tuesday in the 4000 block of Comanche Sunrise, which is located near Glacier Sun Drive.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The shooting of two children in their Northeast Side home brings attention to the ongoing issue of stray gunfire in San Antonio neighborhoods. The fact that the gunfire is believed to have come from behind the family's home suggests that the shots may have been random, rather than targeted. This incident is a stark reminder of the risks that residents face when gun violence occurs in their communities. The proximity of the shooting to residential areas and the fact that it occurred while the children were sleeping underscores the need for increased efforts to address gun safety and reduce the incidence of stray gunfire in the city. As the search for the suspected shooter continues, residents of the Northeast Side will be watching closely to see how authorities respond to this incident and what measures they will take to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio police said a man was detained after two children were shot while sleeping in a Northeast Side home.Officers responded to the shooting around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 4000 block of Comanche Sunrise, which is located near Glacier Sun Drive. Upon arrival, the officers discovered bullet ...
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