Demontray Mackey, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on March 8, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred when Mackey and his brother, Chrishaw King, were sitting in a car with three other men. They were ambushed by an assailant hiding in a nearby culvert. The shooter opened fire, resulting in the deaths of Mackey and 20-year-old Ishmael Haywood, another African American male.
The other three men in the car were also shot but survived the attack.
The San Antonio police believe that the shooting was not a random act and suspect gang involvement as a possible motive. The assailant used an assault rifle and was described as a thin, black man. The driver of the getaway car, a white four-door sedan, was described as a heavyset black individual, possibly wearing glasses. Despite the detailed descriptions, the suspects have not been apprehended, and the case remains unsolved.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Mackey's family and friends gathered to mourn his loss and remember his life. They held a balloon release at Sunrise Park, where his mother, step-father, and sister shared their grief and memories of him. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could help solve the case, and a reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for tips leading to the arrest of the suspects.
The investigation into the deaths of Demontray Mackey and Ishmael Haywood continues, with the police seeking the public's assistance in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators. The families of the victims have been vocal in their pleas for justice, hoping that someone with information will come forward to help bring closure to this tragic event.
