Jonathan Hernandez, a 20-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on August 7, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. He was found dead under a house in the 100 block of Potomac, near East Houston Street and North New Braunfels Avenue. Workers renovating the property discovered a trail of blood that led to his body. The Bexar County Medical Examiner determined that Hernandez died from a gunshot wound to the head.
The investigation into Jonathan Hernandez's death led to the arrest of
Charles Fields, a 19-year-old male, who was charged with murder. Fields was already a suspect in another murder case involving Elliot Hudson, who was found shot to death in July 2015. Fields was taken into custody on August 13, 2015, and charged with the murder of Hernandez. The police connected Fields to the crime through DNA evidence found in Hernandez's stolen vehicle.
The case against Charles Fields continued to develop, and on May 24, 2016, he was formally charged with the murder of Jonathan Hernandez. Fields faced legal proceedings and was eventually convicted for his role in Hernandez's death. The tragic loss of Jonathan Hernandez and the subsequent legal actions against Charles Fields highlight the serious consequences of violent crime in the community.
