An 18-year-old man is currently recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the leg during a large Fourth of July beach gathering in Port Aransas, Texas. The incident occurred late on the evening of July 4, 2026, between Beach Markers 32 and 34. According to the Port Aransas Police Department, officers responded to the scene at approximately 11:25 p.m., with assistance from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wardens and Texas Highway Patrol troopers. Preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting was the result of an altercation between the victim and an unidentified suspect. Emergency personnel provided treatment at the scene before transporting the victim to a local hospital. No arrests have been made as of the time of this report, and the suspect remains at large. The individual is expected to face felony charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Detectives are actively processing evidence and interviewing witnesses to identify the shooter. The Port Aransas Police Department is urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or possesses relevant photographs, video footage, or other information to come forward. Residents and visitors are asked to contact the department directly at (361) 749-6241 to provide tips that may assist in the ongoing investigation. Authorities continue to seek the suspect's apprehension as the investigation proceeds.