Elliott Donté Hudson, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically found shot inside a vehicle in a motel parking lot near Rittiman Road and Interstate 35 in San Antonio on July 17, 2015. Emergency responders transported him to the San Antonio Military Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Born on August 28, 1991, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, Elliott was the son of Gregory and Shari Hudson.
As part of a military family, he received his early education in San Antonio and New Orleans, achieving Honor Roll status during his elementary and middle school years. He graduated from Judson High School as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and later earned a Bachelor of Business Management in Sports Management from the University of the Incarnate Word in 2014, maintaining a 3.2 GPA. Elliott was known for his musical talents, self-teaching in music, and collaborating with recognized artists from Miami, Atlanta, and Dallas. He also taught himself Mandarin Chinese and developed video animations to support mentorship programs.
In the aftermath of Elliott's death, Charles Fields, a 19-year-old male, was arrested on August 13, 2015, and charged with murder for his alleged role in the slaying. Authorities also suspected Fields' involvement in the death of 20-year-old Jonathan Hernandez, who was found deceased under a house on the East Side of San Antonio in August 2015. At the time of his arrest, Fields faced one murder charge related to Elliott's death.
Elliott's passing was a profound loss to his family, friends, and the San Antonio community. He is remembered for his courage, loyalty, and the positive impact he had on those around him.
