Alfredo Giddens Jr., a 51-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on October 1, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred while he was sitting in his car on the East Side of San Antonio. Witnesses reported seeing two women leaving the scene in an SUV shortly after the shooting. The police believe that the motive behind the shooting was robbery, as Giddens' father, Alfredo Giddens Sr., mentioned that $850 was taken from his son before he was killed.
Despite the presence of witnesses, no one has been charged in connection with the crime, and the case remains unsolved.
Giddens Jr. was well-known in the community, owning a mechanic shop on New Braunfels Street and being affectionately referred to as "Big Fredo." His death has left a significant impact on his family and the community, with his father expressing the ongoing pain and desire for closure. Giddens Sr. has been vocal about the need for someone to come forward with information that could help solve the case. He has shared his struggles with the loss, stating that he constantly thinks about his son and visits his grave to talk to him, hoping for some form of resolution.
The San Antonio Police Department has classified the case as a cold case, and they continue to seek information from the public that could lead to an arrest. The police have urged anyone with information to contact the Cold Case Tip Line. Despite the passage of time, the family and the authorities remain hopeful that new leads will emerge, and justice will be served for Alfredo Giddens Jr. The case highlights the challenges and frustrations faced by families of victims in unsolved homicide cases, as they grapple with the lack of closure and the ongoing search for answers.
