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Brandon Pizana

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Aug 02, 2016

Victim Details

Brandon Pizana

Male

Black / African American

San-antonio

TX

2016-08-02

29

Brandon

Pizana

07/11/2026

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Brandon Pizana, a 29-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on August 2, 2016, during a botched robbery at his apartment. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Montrose, where Pizana was found dead after struggling with two suspects, Juan Mendez, 22, and Darnell Allen Lee, 20. Both Mendez and Lee were arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Pizana's death.

The case took a significant turn when Zachary Vargas, 21, a close friend of Piza ...
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  • San Antonio Express-News: Man shot, killed early Tuesday on the Southeast Side
  • New details emerge as victim identified in South Side shooting - KSAT
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