Children shot in head on Southeast Side shooting

Two children were shot in the head Saturday afternoon during a domestic disturbance on the Southeast Side.

The shooting happened around 1 p.m. in the 200 block of Anton Drive.

A boy, 6 or 7 years old, and girl, 10, were both rushed to area hospitals with multiple gunshot wounds after a man, who was in a relationship with their mother, allegedly opened fire on the car in which they were riding.

Police said the couple had been arguing in the moments before the shooting.

The mother got into a tan Kia Forte with the children and attempted to leave. As she did, the man allegedly grabbed a handgun from inside the house and began firing at the vehicle with all three inside.

Witnesses reported hearing six to seven gunshots.

A neighbor who requested not to be identified said she saw the mother scream, and run toward a nearby house with a child in her arms.

Both of the kids received multiple gunshot wounds, according to police.

The suspect, who police are still searching for. is in his 30s. He stands about 6 feet tall and weighs about 185 pounds.

After firing on the family, police said he jumped into the SUV and fled on Anton Drive toward Goliad Road.

The two children were rushed to area hospitals.

The girl received a graze wound to the head, among others, but is expected to make a recovery. She was taken to University Hospital.

Police said the boy is in critical condition undergoing surgery at San Antonio Military Medical Center.

When caught, police said he could face a charge of attempted capital murder or capital murder,

depending on the condition of the children.

None of the individuals involved in the incident have been identified.

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