Jason Widner, a 29-year-old male from San Antonio, TX, tragically died on September 21, 2014, from a gunshot wound to the stomach. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on the 1200 block of Patricia Drive. Widner was allegedly confronting Codey Southerland, 25, about a stolen handgun when Southerland ran into his apartment and Widner followed him.
Southerland grabbed a gun, and as Widner chased him down a stairwell, Southerland turned and shot him.
The San Antonio Police Department determined that the circumstances of the shooting did not support a self-defense claim. Southerland was arrested and charged with murder, and he was held on a $50,000 bond. The investigation revealed that Southerland and Widner had a dispute over the handgun, which led to the fatal confrontation.
The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the dispute and the tragic outcome. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Widner's identity and cause of death. The legal proceedings against Southerland continued as the community sought justice for Widner's untimely death.
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