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Giovanna Gigi Barrera

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Dec 09, 2020

Victim Details

Giovanna “Gigi” Barrera

Female

Hispanic / Latino

San-antonio

TX

2020-12-09

24

Giovanna

Gigi Barrera

07/13/2026

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Giovanna Gigi Barrera, a 24-year-old woman from San Antonio, Texas, tragically lost her life on December 9, 2020. She was killed in the 7600 block of Tarrasa after rollerskating in the area. Giovanna was approached by Daniel Calvillo and Keyana Jones, who attempted to steal her cellphone. When she refused to hand over her phone, Calvillo shot her.

The investigation led to the arrest of both Calvillo and Jones. Calvillo was charged with capital murder and unlawfully carrying a firearm, wh ...
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  • WOAI: Woman shot to death after roller skating killed over her cell phone, sheriff says
  • KSAT: Woman shot, killed in driveway minutes after rollerskating in northeast Bexar County, sheriff says
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