Alan James Sneddon, a 58-year-old man from Del Valle, Texas, tragically lost his life on January 9, 2022. Sneddon was found deceased in his vehicle, which was blocking a private driveway in the 7900 block of Linden Road. The medical examiner determined that Sneddon had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The incident was reported to the Travis County Sheriff's Office at around 9:30 a.m. on the day of the incident.
A witness to the crime reported that an argument had occurred between Sneddon and 18-year-old Anthony Cedillo Huerta, who then shot Sneddon through the windshield of his car. Huerta was arrested on January 13, 2022, and charged with Sneddon's murder. Bail was set at $250,000.
Anthony Cedillo Huerta, an 18-year-old from Del Valle, was taken into custody and charged with the murder of Alan James Sneddon. Huerta was booked into the Travis County Jail on January 13, 2022. According to court documents, Huerta later took a plea deal, agreeing to serve 10 years in prison for the crime.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the incident and has asked for the public's help in gathering more information about Sneddon's movements on the day of his death. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the TCSO tip line or Crime Stoppers.
This tragic event has left the community in shock, and the investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to ensure justice for Alan James Sneddon.
