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East Side neighbors fear for safety after teen killed, 5 injured in Fourth of July shooting
By Madalynn Lambert, Ricardo Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 5, 2026
· 2 min read
Residents said violence has impacted an East Side neighborhood for years after an 18-year-old man was killed and five others were injured around 10:45 p.m. Saturday.“I’ve lived over here in this area for like ten years, and I already know like four kids who passed away,” one neighbor said, “and i...
Key takeaway ”The investigation continued into Sunday morning as detectives from the San Antonio Police Department remained in the 1700 block of Lamar Street, near North Mittman Street, for more than 12 hours after the shooting.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The shooting on Lamar Street has brought renewed attention to the long-standing concerns about public safety in Terrell Hills ' neighboring communities. For residents who have lived in the area for years, the incident is a painful reminder of the violence that has become all too familiar. The fact that the shooting occurred in a residential area, with victims as young as 5 and 12 years old, underscores the need for community leaders to re-examine their strategies for addressing violence and ensuring resident safety. As the San Antonio Police Department continues its investigation, Terrell Hills residents will be watching closely to see how the city responds to this tragedy and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The impact of this shooting will likely be felt beyond the immediate neighborhood, and it remains to be seen how it will affect community events and public gatherings in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Residents said violence has impacted an East Side neighborhood for years after an 18-year-old man was killed and five others were injured around 10:45 p.m. Saturday.“I’ve lived over here in this area for like ten years, and I already know like four kids who passed away,” one neighbor said, “and i...
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