Anthony Joseph Huron, a 63-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically died on May 13, 2021, in San Antonio, TX. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Initially, Jason Anthony Huron, Anthony's 42-year-old son, reported to a 911 dispatcher that his father had died by suicide. However, during the call, Jason later admitted to having fatally shot his father.
When police arrived at the scene, they found Anthony deceased in the living room with a gunshot wound.
Following the incident, Jason Anthony Huron was arrested and charged with murder. The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office formally indicted him, alleging that he "intentionally and knowingly caused the death of Anthony Joseph Huron by shooting him with a deadly weapon ". Jason faced a first-degree felony charge, which carries a potential sentence of 5 to 99 years, or life in prison, along with a possible fine of up to $10,000.
In a subsequent court proceeding, Jason Anthony Huron pleaded guilty to the murder charge and was sentenced to 12 years in prison as part of a plea deal. The case was prosecuted by the Family Violence Division in the 175th District Court.
The tragic death of Anthony Joseph Huron and the subsequent legal proceedings against his son highlight the serious consequences of domestic violence and the importance of addressing such issues within families.
