Manuel Santibanez, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on December 23, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. in an apartment located in the 2700 block of East Commerce Street. According to reports, Santibanez was in the apartment with two other individuals, a man and a woman, when an argument broke out.
During the altercation, Santibanez was shot multiple times, resulting in his death at the scene.
The suspect in the shooting was identified as 23-year-old Philip Esquivel. Esquivel was visiting the woman at her apartment when Santibanez arrived. Upon entering the apartment, Santibanez asked the woman if anyone else was present, and she pointed to Esquivel, who was standing by the bathroom. Esquivel then opened fire, shooting Santibanez multiple times, including in the face. After the shooting, Esquivel fled the apartment but later called the police and admitted to the shooting. He was arrested without incident on Hammond Avenue, a few miles away from the scene.
Esquivel has been charged with murder, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. The motive for the shooting has not been released by the authorities. It was reported that neither Santibanez nor Esquivel lived in the apartment where the shooting occurred. The woman involved in the incident was described as Santibanez's ex-girlfriend, and it was mentioned that they had been in an on-and-off relationship for about five or six years. The violence reportedly broke out shortly after the woman returned home with a friend from a night out, and Santibanez arrived at the apartment unexpectedly.
The tragic death of Manuel Santibanez has left many questions unanswered, and the investigation continues as authorities seek to uncover the full details surrounding the incident. The case highlights the complexities and dangers of domestic disputes and the devastating impact they can have on the lives of those involved.
