SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage, (Update, 4:15 p.m.) — The San Angelo Police Department issued another statement at 4 p.m. concerning the shooting at the 2600 block of Sunset Drive.
The SAPD confirmed that one victim was injured during the shooting. The victim, whose identity has not been made available as of the time of writing, was sent to Shannon Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries and treated there.
The SAPD also confirmed that the suspect was captured at the nearby Sedona Ranch Apartments after learning that the suspect had fled on foot. The suspect has since been placed into custody.
(Update, 3:05 p.m.) — The San Angelo Police Department issued a statement shortly after 3:00 p.m. to tell the public that the department was investigating a shooting at the 2600 block of Sunset Drive. Police say there is no danger to the public.
(Update, 3:00 p.m.) — An eyewitness said they were driving past the Southwest Plaza shopping center when the shooting happened. According to the statement, the witness saw a young man with curly hair running toward Sunset Drive, away from the shopping center.
The witness said they then heard gunfire and saw the young man stumble before falling onto the double yellow lines of Sunset Drive.
Police are expected to issue a statement within the hour.
(Friday, September 29, 2023, 2:45 p.m.) — One suspect was reportedly arrested following a possible shooting near Sunset Drive and Knickerbocker Rd. in San Angelo on Friday afternoon, September 29, 2023.
Sunset Drive, from Sul Ross St. to Sweetbriar Dr., was closed to all traffic as officers from at least three law enforcement agencies responded. Concho Valley Homepage staff on the scene reported the presence of officers from the San Angelo Police Department, the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Alerts from the San Angelo Police Department and the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office warned people to avoid the area.
This is a developing story. Stick with Concho Valley Homepage for updates as more information becomes available.