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Rene Carlos Galan

Case from San-antonio, TX dated May 02, 2021

Victim Details

Rene Carlos Galan

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-antonio

TX

2021-05-02

37

Rene

Carlos Galan

07/08/2026

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Rene Carlos Galan, a 37-year-old Hispanic male from San Antonio, Texas, tragically died on May 2, 2021. He was found shot to death in his recliner at his home on Hallmark Path near Pleasanton Road. The cause of death was confirmed to be multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death was ruled as homicide by the Medical Examiner.

The investigation revealed that Xavier Arteaga, a 21-year-old man, was arrested and charged with Galan's murder. According to the arrest affidavit, Arteaga and ...
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  • KSAT: Affidavit: Shooter killed man in South Side home over missing car parts
  • KSAT: Authorities ID man found fatally shot as deputies responded to welfare check in South Bexar County
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