Police: Mother fatally shoots son in Northwest Side house

A man is dead after police say he was shot by his own mother Wednesday night, April 18, on the North Side. A man is dead after police say he was shot by his own mother Wednesday night, April 18, on the North Side. Photo: Jacob Beltran Photo: Jacob Beltran Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Police: Mother fatally shoots son in Northwest Side house 1 / 8 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO - A man is dead after police say he was shot by his own mother Wednesday night on the North Side.

San Antonio Police Department Sgt. Barry Smith said the man, 31, was fatally shot at about 9:15 p.m. in the 7000 block of Valley Trails.

The man was arguing with his sister and began fighting with her when his mother grabbed a gun and fatally shot him once, police said.

The mother told police the shooting was in self-defense.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The sister had minor injuries and was treated at the scene, police said.

Investigators are working to determine what exactly occurred and who will face charges if any.

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