Sergeant Kenneth Gary Vann Sr., aged 48, was a dedicated officer with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office in Texas. On the night of May 28, 2011, he was responding to a non-emergency call when he was ambushed at a red light on Rigsby Avenue. A vehicle pulled up alongside his patrol car, and the occupant opened fire without warning. Sergeant Vann was struck by multiple shots and succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital.
The shooter, identified as Mark Anthony Gonzales, fled the scene but was arrested a week later during a raid on his home. Gonzales was later found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to death on October 20, 2015. The weapon used in the murder was an AK-47 rifle.
Sergeant Vann was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office for over 24 years. He is survived by his wife, who also serves with the sheriff's office, and three children. His death was a significant loss to the community and the law enforcement family.
