In the late hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026, a violent altercation at a South Side motel in San Antonio, Texas, claimed the life of 39-year-old Daniel Mendoza. The incident occurred at the Sunrise Motel in the 4500 block of South Presa Street, where Mendoza was involved in a dispute with an unidentified individual. The argument escalated, resulting in Mendoza being shot in the head.
San Antonio Police Department officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 9:20 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered Mendoza unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Mendoza succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Witnesses at the motel reported to investigators that Mendoza had been in an "altercation" just prior to the shooting, though the specific cause of the disagreement remains unknown. The San Antonio Police Department has launched an investigation into the homicide. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the suspect or suspects remain at large. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to search for those responsible for Daniel Mendoza's death.
