West-Side H-E-B Shopper Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Face During Grocery Pickup, Authorities Say

By Ronald Rodriguez Last updated Jan 1, 2025

SAN ANTONIO — A man shot himself in the face while in the parking lot of a west-side H-E-B Tuesday morning, authorities say.

San Antonio police responded to the 2100 block of Culebra Road around 11:30 a.m.

Police say a 22-year-old man was putting groceries into a vehicle when a gun went off.

Authorities say the man sustained a gunshot wound to the face and say it was self-inflicted. The wound was non-life threatening.

Police say the man’s mother was also in the car at the time of the incident but was not injured. Authorities are unsure if the gun was owned by the man and continue to investigate the shooting.

West-Side H-E-B Shopper Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Face During Grocery Pickup, Authorities Say (1)

H-E-B customers nearby were startled by the sudden event, with some witnessing the immediate aftermath of the incident. “I heard a loud bang and saw people rushing toward the car,” said a witness, who was shopping at the time. “It was chaotic for a minute.”

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Police have not confirmed whether the man had a concealed carry permit or whether the firearm was legally owned. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are reviewing security camera footage from the area to understand more about the incident.

H-E-B officials released a brief statement following the incident, expressing their concern for the shopper and emphasizing the company’s commitment to safety. “We are deeply saddened by this event and are grateful to first responders for their swift actions.