Shelton Fersner III, a 48-year-old African American male, was found dead on February 21, 2022, outside the Vista Del Rey Apartments in San Antonio, Texas. His body was discovered with a gunshot wound around 6:30 a.m. Witnesses reported hearing a man yelling and a gunshot around 2 a.m. that morning. Shelton Fersner III was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Shelton Fersner III's death led to the arrest of Laddie Gene Lee II, a 40-year-old male.
Lee initially denied any involvement in the murder but later confessed after being confronted with DNA evidence collected at the scene. According to Lee, he was an Uber driver who had arrived at the apartment complex in response to a call. He claimed that he heard Fersner arguing with another man and attempted to break up the fight. During the altercation, Lee pulled out a gun and shot Fersner in the chest before fleeing the scene. Lee was taken into custody, and his bond was set at $250,000.
The case against Laddie Gene Lee II is ongoing, with charges of murder filed against him. The investigation continues as authorities seek to uncover more details about the events leading up to Shelton Fersner III's death. The community remains vigilant, and Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for any information that could further aid the investigation.
