Earl Edward Clark III, a 42-year-old male from San Antonio, Texas, was found deceased on January 12, 2015, in San Marcos, Texas. He was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in a common area of the Townwood Apartment complex located in the 500 block of Linda Lane. Alongside him, another individual, Jay Ryan Guerrero, a 19-year-old male from San Antonio, was found with life-threatening injuries from multiple gunshot wounds.
Guerrero was transported to a Central Texas trauma hospital for treatment.
The San Marcos Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired and a person lying on the ground at approximately 11:14 p.m. on the night of the incident. Upon arrival, they found Clark and Guerrero, neither of whom were residents of the apartment complex. The police initiated an investigation into the shooting, which they did not believe to be a random act. Assistant Chief of Police Bob Klett stated that the investigation was in its early stages, but there was no indication of a threat to the general public.
The Criminal Investigations Division of the San Marcos Police Department took charge of the case, seeking information from anyone who might have witnessed the events leading up to the shooting or had any relevant details. They encouraged individuals to contact the department or provide tips through Crime Stoppers of Hays County.
Earl Edward Clark III, born on January 6, 1973, in Lawton, Oklahoma, was a charismatic and social individual known for his athleticism and sense of humor. He was survived by his parents, wife, children, and extended family. His death left a significant impact on his loved ones and the community, who remembered him with love and laughter. The investigation into his murder continued as authorities worked to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
