Tommy Ray Tinner, a 50-year-old man from San Antonio, TX, tragically died on April 4, 2021, after being shot multiple times outside a Circle K convenience store near downtown San Antonio. He was found in the parking lot of the store located in the 300 block of San Pedro Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Tinner succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Tinner's death led to the arrest and indictment of two women, Maranda Merrie Garcia, 23, and Krystle McCord, 34. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Garcia was identified as the shooter, but both women were charged with murder. The incident reportedly stemmed from an argument that occurred at a nearby apartment complex earlier that night. Witnesses saw Garcia and McCord fleeing the scene, and evidence found at the apartment linked them to the crime.
Both Garcia and McCord were indicted by a Bexar County grand jury and faced charges of first-degree murder. The cases were prosecuted in the 186th District Court, with each woman facing a potential sentence of 5 to 99 years or life in prison, along with a possible fine of up to $10,000 if convicted.
The tragic death of Tommy Ray Tinner and the subsequent legal proceedings against Garcia and McCord highlight the serious consequences of violent altercations and the importance of swift justice in such cases.
