Gunfire Causes More Than $100,000 in Damage to San Antonio Water Tank
A water tank in San Antonio, New Mexico, sustained over $100,000 in damage from rifle and pistol fire, prompting an investigation by the Socorro County Sheriff's Office.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 21, 2026 —
A water tank in San Antonio, New Mexico, sustained more than $100,000 in damage from rifle and pistol fire, and the Socorro County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, according to the information provided.
The available account describes the damage as resulting from shots fired with both a rifle and a pistol. It does not specify when the shooting occurred, where the tank is located within San Antonio, or who owns or operates the facility. The amount is reported as more than $100,000; a precise damage estimate was not provided.
The Sheriff’s Office is identified as the agency investigating the damage. No further information was provided about the investigation’s status, whether investigators have identified a suspect, or whether any arrests or charges have been made. The information also does not say whether the tank remains in service or whether the damage affected water service to residents.
Details about how the damage was discovered, the number of shots fired, and any evidence collected were not provided. No statements from law enforcement, local officials, or the tank’s owner were included in the account. The reported facts establish the damage and the investigation, but do not clarify when or how the incident happened beyond the use of rifle and pistol fire.
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