Rayne Rice Silva, a 27-year-old woman from Del Rio, Texas, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on December 17, 2022, while visiting family in San Antonio. Silva, who was riding in a car on Interstate 10 with her husband and two children, was shot in the head by an unknown assailant. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. near Colorado Street. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Silva succumbed to her injuries on December 19, 2022.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and no arrests have been made in connection with her death.
Silva's family has been left devastated by the loss. Her brother, Damien Lazo, expressed his hope that the perpetrator would be caught and brought to justice. Silva's father, Marco Lazo, mentioned that she had just won a singing contest and was on the verge of securing a spot on a reality TV competition. The family has been pleading for answers and urging anyone with information to come forward. The San Antonio Police Department has released photos of the suspect's vehicle, a dark-colored SUV, seen traveling westbound on Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard at S. Flores Street moments before the shooting.
Silva was a loving mother to her two children, Nakoma and Malachite , and owned a small woodworking business with her husband. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral and medical expenses, which has raised over $19,000. The investigation into Silva's death is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. The case has garnered significant attention, with many people expressing their condolences and support for the family during this difficult time.
