Brandon Marquis Broadnax, a 34-year-old African American man from San Antonio, Texas, tragically lost his life on August 1, 2022. He was fatally shot while working out at an LA Fitness gym on the North Side of San Antonio. The suspect, Jessie Marquis MacWilliams, a 32-year-old man with a long criminal history in Bexar County, was arrested and charged with murder.
According to Broadnax's sister, he did not know the suspect and was known as the peacemaker of the family.
The incident occurred just before 7 p.m., when MacWilliams walked into the gym and shot Broadnax in the head. Broadnax was pronounced dead at the scene. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and investigators have not found any evidence to suggest that Broadnax and MacWilliams knew each other or had any prior altercation. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus described the killing as random.
The family of Brandon Marquis Broadnax is mourning the loss of a loving husband, father of three, and a dedicated worker who provided for his children. Broadnax was known for his strong faith, love for music, and his role as a peacemaker within his family. His untimely death has left his loved ones searching for answers and struggling to understand why he was targeted.
The case is still under investigation, and the community continues to seek justice for Broadnax. The LA Fitness location where the shooting occurred has since reopened, but with increased security measures. The family and friends of Brandon Marquis Broadnax are left to cope with the devastating loss and the unanswered questions surrounding his death.
