Child possibly shot in the head early Sunday on far West Side; shooter on the loose

Bexar County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting on the far West Side early Sunday, April 22, 2018. A child may have been injured in the shooting, but an update on her condition was not available Sunday morning. less Bexar County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting on the far West Side early Sunday, April 22, 2018. A child may have been injured in the shooting, but an update on her condition was not available ... more Photo: 21 Pro Video Photo: 21 Pro Video Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Child possibly shot in the head early Sunday on far West Side; shooter on the loose 1 / 5 Back to Gallery

Bexar County sheriff's deputies believe a child may have been shot in the eye during an overnight shooting after responding to call early Sunday on the far West Side.

Deputies received several calls for shots fired around 12:26 a.m. near the 100 block of Balsa di Prato, according to preliminary information from BCSO.

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According to deputies on the scene, blood and shell casings were discovered and witnesses told deputies they saw several vehicles speed away after they heard the shots.

Shortly after beginning the investigation, deputies received an additional call from a woman at a nearby residence who reported her daughter had been shot in the eye during the disturbance.

Deputies are still investigating and an update on the child was not available Sunday morning.

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