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Man Sets Fire to Apartment, Locks Woman Inside After Argument

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A domestic argument turned perilous late Tuesday night in San Antonio, as police allege a man set his apartment on fire, leaving a woman trapped inside. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Eisenhower Road, located on the city’s northeast side. According to local police, the dispute between the man and woman inside the apartment escalated quickly. Reports suggest the man physically assaulted the woman before igniting the fire and locking …

Coworker Arrested in Fatal Cafe Shooting

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that took place early Sunday morning at a popular cafe along the River Walk. Authorities identified the suspect as Talano Garcia, who allegedly shot his coworker during an altercation. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. inside Cafe Olay, a well-known establishment that has been serving patrons along the River Walk for several decades. The general manager of the cafe expressed …

Woman taken to hotel to be drugged and sexually assaulted by group of men

SAN ANTONIO, TX – An alarming incident unfolded at a Northeast Side hotel, where a woman reported being drugged and repeatedly assaulted. The San Antonio Police Department responded swiftly, executing a high-profile operation that resulted in the arrest of a suspect linked to the crime. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, recounted a harrowing ordeal that began when she was forcibly taken from her home to the Q Bed Living Hotel on Rideman Road. According to …

Young woman shot dead in Texas

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A somber scene unfolded in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon when 24-year-old Gabriela Barrera was fatally shot while driving. Her vehicle, struck by multiple bullets, crashed on General Hutnell Drive, causing alarm and confusion among witnesses. Police were alerted to the incident around 1 p.m., initially responding to what was reported as a major accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered Barrera’s car had collided with a guardrail, and she had sustained a …

Pregnant Teen And Boyfriend Brutally Murdered

SAN ANTONIO, TX — New information has emerged in the investigation of the capital murder case involving 18-year-old pregnant woman Savanah Soto and her 22-year-old boyfriend, Matthew Guerra. The couple was found dead with gunshot wounds in their car at a Northwest Side apartment complex earlier this week. The medical examiner has officially classified both deaths as homicides. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus described the crime as “heinous” and “unspeakable.” In a press conference …

Disturbing Secret in Auction Locker: Man Concealed Mother’s Body for Years

San Antonio, Texas – A man in Texas has been arrested after police discovered the remains of his mother in a storage unit. Rogelio Bernal, 53, had reportedly kept his mother’s dead body inside their shared apartment before relocating her remains to the unit over a year later. Due to nonpayment, the unit was put up for auction, where the winning bidder got more than he bargained for. The individual who took possession of the …

Landlord-Tenant Dispute Turns Deadly

San Antonio, TX – A fatal shooting took place on Thursday morning in northwest San Antonio, resulting in the death of a tenant. The incident occurred during an altercation between the tenant and his landlord. Officers from the San Antonio Police Department were dispatched to the scene on West Huisache Avenue in the 1000 block. They arrived at approximately 8:30 a.m. following reports of an ongoing shooting. According to authorities, a dispute had arisen between …