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Northeast Side neighbors worry about return of gun violence after 2 children shot while sleeping
By Katrina Webber, Misael Gomez, Hannah Gonzales at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
A shooting that left two children wounded in their Northeast Side home Tuesday is raising concern among people in the neighborhood.Some neighbors say they are worried it could be a sign that an old problem with gun violence is making a new return to the area.The San Antonio Police Department said...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
The shooting that wounded two children on the Northeast Side has raised concerns that gun violence may be returning to a neighborhood that had seen a decline in such incidents. For years, the area was known as "Gunrise" due to its history of gun violence, but recently it had been quiet. The fact that the shooting occurred in a residential area, with bullets entering a bedroom where children were sleeping, has left neighbors on edge. The San Antonio Police Department's investigation is ongoing, and the detention of one person for questioning is a step towards finding those responsible. As the community waits for updates on the case, it will be important to see how the city responds to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incident may also prompt renewed discussions about community-based initiatives to address the root causes of gun violence in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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