CONVERSE, Texas – Three victims who survived a barrage of gunfire after discovering men lurking in a backyard say the men weren't trying to scare them off with the gunfire, they were trying to kill them.
One of the victims – whom KPRC sister station KSAT is not naming out of concern for their safety – captured the terrifying incident on video.
One of the victims said she and another friend were dropping their friend off at her home around 4 a.m. Sunday after hanging out.
When the trio pulled into the driveway of the home in the 8300 block of Jaybrook Drive, they spotted two men hiding in the trees and bushes.
I normally don't post on Facebook but this is a true ACTION & AWARENESS post. WARNING: This is very hard to watch! It hit very close to home as I have been in this situation before. This was my 19 year old niece coming home late last night in Converse, Texas (San Antonio, Texas) to some home invaders in her bushes.. NOW JUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE RECKLESSNESS our society has come to! GET THIS TO THE MEDIA. These guys were out to MURDER anything moving last night and they have to be dealt with. This is to be treated as if they murdered everyone in the car! If you want to be active contact Converse, Texas police department (210) 658-0898 to make sure they are on their game. GET THIS TO THE MEDIA.. #dontwaitfordeath #CNN #HEADLINENEWS #ROBINMEADE #CONVERSETEXAS Police Chief Fidel Vellegas (210) 658-2322 email: pdchief@conversetx.net
Posted by Rico Malique on Sunday, July 8, 2018
The now-viral video shared Sunday shows one man crouching behind a tree and another hiding behind a bush, but when the pair realize they've been spotted, the men stand up and begin walking toward the car.
Shortly after someone in the vehicle calls police, gunfire is heard on the video.
The men shot out the tires on the car, but they were able to drive to a neighbor's house.
The women said the gunmen got into a car and began following them while still shooting at the car.
"It wasn't like they tried scaring us away, they were trying to kill us," one of the victims told KSAT.
For the full story, watch the video below and go to KSAT’s report.