Anthony Vick Rodriguez, a 16-year-old male from San Antonio, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 17, 2021. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Tillie Drive, where Anthony was found with multiple gunshot wounds. A witness reported hearing several gunshots and seeing a sedan drive away from the scene. The witness discovered Anthony's body and alerted the authorities.
Upon arrival, the police found Anthony lying in the roadway, having been shot several times.
The investigation revealed that Anthony was a passenger in a vehicle with four other individuals. The suspect, identified as 17-year-old Antonio Arturo Rodriguez, was also a passenger in the same vehicle. According to the arrest affidavit, Antonio, who was seated in the front passenger seat, turned around and shot Anthony, who was seated in the back seat, multiple times. After the shooting, Antonio dragged Anthony's body out of the vehicle and left it on the street before fleeing the scene.
Antonio Arturo Rodriguez was arrested and charged with the murder of Anthony Vick Rodriguez. He was charged as an adult with felony first-degree murder, and his bond was set at $200,000. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and it is not known if the two were related. The case has brought attention to the issue of gun violence among teenagers, with Anthony's family advocating for greater awareness and prevention measures.
Anthony Vick Rodriguez's family described him as a caring and fun-loving teenager with dreams for the future. His grandmother, Angelica Mendez, recalled his love for sports and his active lifestyle. The family has been deeply affected by the loss and is working to keep Anthony's memory alive while seeking justice for his untimely death.
