Man shot in face on Northeast Side after argument

San Antonio police investigate the scene of a shooting that took place Wednesday January 28, 2015 at the Heights at Midcrown Apartments shortly after 2:00 p.m. One man was reportedly shot in the face and is in critical condition according to police spokesman Douglas Greene. less San Antonio police investigate the scene of a shooting that took place Wednesday January 28, 2015 at the Heights at Midcrown Apartments shortly after 2:00 p.m. One man was reportedly shot in the face and is in ... more Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, San Antonio Express-News Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 24 Caption Close Man shot in face on Northeast Side after argument 1 / 24 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — A man in his late teens or early 20s is in critical condition Wednesday after being shot in the face on the Northeast Side.

San Antonio Police Department spokesman Officer Douglas Greene said the man, along with a group of friends, got into an argument with two suspects in the 8000 block of Midcrown Drive shortly after 2 p.m.

During the argument, one of the suspects tried to hit the man in the face with a handgun. The impact caused the gun to discharge, police said.

An off-duty SAPD officer in the area heard gunshots and rushed to the scene. When he arrived, one of the victims friends was trying to transport the victim to the hospital.

EMS crews arrived at the scene and took the man to an area hospital.

The suspects took off from the location in a vehicle.

Authorities said they have good information on the vehicle and believe the suspects will be taken into custody soon.

Greene said all the men involved knew each other prior to the incident. Police are still trying to determine the cause of the argument.

At least 15 officers are investigating the scene at the entrance of The Heights at Midcrown.

This developing story will be updated with details as they become available.

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