Manhunt underway for suspect who shot girlfriend after argument on East Side

Shooting scene Friday September 23, 2106 on the East Side on the 100 block of Nellina. Shooting scene Friday September 23, 2106 on the East Side on the 100 block of Nellina. Photo: John Davenport, John Davenport/SA Express-News Photo: John Davenport, John Davenport/SA Express-News Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Manhunt underway for suspect who shot girlfriend after argument on East Side 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — A 32-year-old woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries during a shooting Friday that stemmed from a domestic dispute with her boyfriend, according to police.

Emergency personnel responded at about 12:05 p.m. Friday to the 100 block of Nellina Street, where a police sergeant said a woman suffered a shot to the ankle from her boyfriend.

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The man had spent the night over at her home and they got into an argument Friday morning, and the shooting occurred sometime during that argument.

The man fled the scene and police are currently searching for him using a helicopter.

SAPD Sgt. Lash Jones said the woman's wound was superficial and she was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

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