Confrontation over driving leads to shooting in the parking lot of Topgolf, 3 in critical

Three people are in critical condition after being shot at Topgolf Saturday night when a fight erupted in the parking lot, according to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus.

Officers and San Antonio firefighters responded to the popular golfing entertainment complex, in 5500 block of N. Loop 1604 West, about 9:30 p.m., according to officials.

"What we're told by witnesses is there were 10 people, or so, in the parking lot, congregating," McManus said. "A truck speed by, someone said something and the truck stopped. A number of people piled out of the truck. There was an altercation and shots were fired."

San Antonio police say three people were shot during a fight in the parking lot of Topgolf Saturday night, March 24, 2018. The victims were transported to University Hospital in critical condition. San Antonio police say three people were shot during a fight in the parking lot of Topgolf Saturday night, March 24, 2018. The victims were transported to University Hospital in critical condition. Photo: 21 Pro Video Photo: 21 Pro Video Image 1 of / 56 Caption Close Confrontation over driving leads to shooting in the parking lot of Topgolf, 3 in critical 1 / 56 Back to Gallery

The total number of people involved in the fight is unknown at this time.

One victim was shot in the chest and two others hit in the back, McManus said. They type of firearm, or firearms, and number of shooters is unknown at this time.

The three victims were transported to University Hospital in critical condition.

McManus said the argument was over how fast the truck was driving in the parking lot.

Witnesses were able to give police the license plate number and descriptions of the truck and individuals. McManus said SAPD had a vehicle, with matching plates, stopped but did not know the status of that stop. The location of the stopped vehicle was not given.

"We are deeply saddened to hear about the incident this evening outside of our San Antonio venue," Morgan Schaaf, Topgolf Communications Manager, said Saturday night. "The safety and well-being of our associates and guests is a top priority and we are cooperating with local law enforcement."

The shooting comes on the same day more than a thousand San Antonio residents marched through downtown to decry gun violence and call for stricter gun control laws.

"The message is always the same when there's a shooting," McManus said. "Put your guns away, and take a few minutes and talk about it. There's never a reason to pull a gun on somebody. It's always easier to talk it out."