David Cortinas, a 39-year-old Hispanic man from San Antonio, Texas, tragically died on September 28, 2021. He was found shot to death in the backyard of his West Side home. According to police reports, officers responded to a call around 6 p.m. and discovered Cortinas with multiple gunshot wounds. He had managed to run out into the street before collapsing.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed his identity and cause of death.
An investigation was launched, and on October 8, 2021, Jesse Granado, a 49-year-old man, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Cortinas' death. According to the arrest affidavit, Granado and Cortinas had an argument over something being broken, which escalated to the point where Granado shot Cortinas. Granado then fled the scene, but was later apprehended by the police. During the investigation, authorities found multiple weapons, shell casings, narcotics, knives, and live ammunition at the crime scene.
The case against Granado was built on witness testimonies and evidence collected from the scene. The witness reported hearing an argument followed by gunshots, and seeing Cortinas bleeding from his face as he ran out of the house. Granado's bond was set at $200,000, and he faced charges that could result in a sentence of 20 to 99 years in prison if convicted.
David Cortinas was a beloved member of his community, known for his love of sports, dancing, and working on cars. He was a single father of two daughters, Joeray and Alina, who he adored. His death was a significant loss to his family and friends, who remembered him as a caring and loving person with a big heart.
The case against Granado continued to unfold as the legal proceedings moved forward, with the hope of bringing justice for David Cortinas and closure for his grieving family.
