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Melissa Alvarado

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Sep 11, 2019

Victim Details

Melissa Alvarado

Female

San-antonio

TX

2019-09-11

50

Melissa

Alvarado

07/05/2026

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Melissa Alvarado, a 50-year-old woman from San Antonio, Texas, tragically lost her life on September 11, 2019. She was shot in the head at her home on the north side of San Antonio. The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. when police responded to a call from a 15-year-old family member who admitted to shooting his family member. Melissa was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect, identified as a 15-year-old juvenile, was taken into custody by the police shortly after the incident. The ...
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  • KENS: Teen in custody, facing murder charge in shooting death of family member
  • KSAT: Boy, 15, charged with murder in shooting of relative, SAPD says
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