Security guard in critical condition after being shot point-blank outside Northside bar
SAN ANTONIO – A security guard is fighting for his life after being shot outside a northside bar Saturday night. The suspect who opened fire was shot and killed, according to police.
At Around 11:54 p.m., police responded to the Garden Bistro Bar located at 18360 Blanco Rd., for a shooting in progress.
According to officers, two security guards were standing outside the bar when a man walked up and shot one security guard point blank. Police say the second security guard returned fire, hitting, and killing the suspect. EMS arrived on scene and pronounced the suspect dead. The security guard who was shot was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Officials say it's unclear why the suspect opened fire and police are currently investigating. No patrons inside the bar were injured during the shooting.