Jonathan Kenneth Fann, a 38-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on August 4, 2021, in San Antonio, TX. The cause of his death was a shooting incident that occurred on August 3, 2021. Fann was one of two victims in this incident, the other being Sareena Kay Bain. Both were shot by Fernando Rojas, who used an AR-15 during the attack.
The incident took place outside a home in far southeast Bexar County following an argument.
Fernando Rojas, a 39-year-old man from Devine, TX, was arrested and later indicted on capital murder charges for the deaths of Fann and Bain. He was also charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for injuring a third person who survived the attack. Rojas pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murders and an additional 20 years for the aggravated assault. The sentences will be served concurrently.
The case was prosecuted by the Criminal Trial Division in the 399th District Court, and the charges of capital murder carry a punishment of life in prison without parole or the death penalty. The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings highlighted the severity of the crime and the impact on the victims' families and the community.
This tragic event underscores the importance of addressing violence and ensuring justice for the victims and their loved ones. The legal system's response to such cases aims to provide closure and prevent future occurrences.
