West Side Shooting, Frost Bank Center Incident Lead Weekend Headlines in San Antonio

It’s been a busy and concerning stretch of days across San Antonio, with public safety and city growth issues leading the headlines.

Deadly Shooting on the West Side

San Antonio police are investigating a Sunday night shooting at a West Side apartment complex that left one person dead and another injured. Officers responded to the scene on March 8 and found two victims. One was pronounced dead, while the other was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Investigators are still working to determine what led to the gunfire. No additional details about suspects or arrests had been released as of Monday morning.

Gunfire After Spurs Game

In a separate incident, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a shooting that happened Thursday night outside the Frost Bank Center following a Spurs game. Authorities say one person was hospitalized and another was detained.

Officials have not indicated an ongoing threat, but the incident has added to concerns about safety around large events and venues.

City Council Eyes Data Center Growth

On the policy front, San Antonio City Council members are discussing new zoning rules to better manage the rapid growth of data centers. The conversation centers on how to balance economic development with neighborhood impact, including energy use and infrastructure demands.

City leaders say clearer zoning guidelines could help prevent conflicts as more tech-related projects seek space across the city.

Looking Ahead

With spring events drawing crowds and development continuing across the metro area, city officials and law enforcement agencies are facing a mix of public safety challenges and long-term planning decisions. Updates on these stories are expected in the coming days.

Sources

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/03/09/1-dead-1-injured-in-west-side-apartment-shooting-sapd-says/
https://www.ktsa.com/bcso-shooting-at-frost-bank-center-leaves-1-hospitalized-1-detained/
https://www.ksat.com/video/news/2026/03/07/san-antonio-city-council-looks-to-zoning-to-manage-data-center-growth/