Man in Freddy Krueger costume opens fire on Halloween party guests

Sunday, October 30, 2016
SAN ANTONIO -- "A Nightmare on Elm Street" came too close to reality during a Halloween party in San Antonio this weekend.

Police say two men -- one of whom was wearing a Freddy Krueger costume -- opened fire at a house party early Sunday morning. Five people were hit by gunfire, but officials say none of their injuries are life-threatening.
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Investigators say the shooting started after the two men got into a fight with someone else at the party.

The suspects fled the scene, leaving neighbors shaken by the incident.
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"After we called 911, we were hesitant to open the door, but we opened the door and we saw people running and screaming and blood. It was just a little bit crazy," a neighbor told our affiliate station KSAT-TV.

Police have not made any arrests in the case.
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