Tragedy Strikes San Antonio: 4-Year-Old Girl Killed, Four Family Members Injured in Targeted Shooting; Sheriff Javier Salazar Vows to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
A devastating shooting incident occurred on Wednesday evening in San Antonio, Texas, leaving a 4-year-old girl dead and four members of her family critically injured. According to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, the shooting was a targeted attack, and the perpetrators intended to cause maximum harm.
The shooting took place at a residence on the 6700 block of Windsor Hollow Drive around 7:40 p.m. CT. Surveillance footage shows two gunmen, wearing ski masks, pulling up to the property in an Infiniti and unloading a barrage of bullets into the townhome. The sheriff’s office reported that 30 bullets were found at the scene.
The victims, a man and woman in their mid-20s and their three children, were transported to San Antonio Military Medical Center in critical condition. Unfortunately, the 4-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries, and the other victims, including children aged 7 and 8, are currently in stable condition.
Sheriff Salazar described the shooting as a “devastating” and “targeted” attack, stating that the perpetrators intended to kill someone. He added that one adult miraculously escaped unhurt, and the second apartment in the townhome was not shot at.
The sheriff’s office is investigating the shooting and is currently following leads on the suspects. While no specifics have been released, Sheriff Salazar assured the public that they are “hot on their tracks.” The shooting will be prosecuted as capital murder.
The community is in shock and mourning the loss of the young girl, and the sheriff’s office is urging anyone with information to come forward. The organized crime and criminal investigation divisions are working together to bring the perpetrators to justice.
In a press briefing, Sheriff Salazar emphasized that the shooting was not a random act of violence but a targeted attack. He assured the public that the sheriff’s office is doing everything in their power to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff’s office is working tirelessly to piece together the events surrounding the shooting. The community is coming together to support the family affected by this tragedy, and a fund has been set up to help with medical expenses and other needs.
As the investigation continues, the sheriff’s office is urging anyone with information to come forward. The public is asked to report any tips or leads to the sheriff’s office, and a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.
In the face of this tragedy, the community is coming together to support the family and ensure that justice is served. The sheriff’s office is committed to keeping the public informed and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Rest in peace, little one. Your life was taken far too soon, and your memory will live on in the hearts of your loved ones and the community.
