In the quiet neighborhood on the North Side of San Antonio, a beloved couple's life came to a tragic and violent end on the night of May 5, 2026. Adela Flores, a 60-year-old woman, and her husband of 44 years, Manuel Flores, 64, were fatally shot in what authorities have described as a murder-suicide. The couple, born and raised in San Antonio, had built a life centered around love, devotion, and hard work, a life that was tragically cut short.
Adela was a dedicated stay-at-home mom for most of her life, pouring her heart into raising her four daughters. She created a home filled with comfort and strength and was known for her kindness, a spirit that also shone through in her work at the DoSeum.
The tranquility of the Flores' home on Croesus Avenue was shattered just before 11:45 p.m. when 25-year-old Carlos Ray Rodriguez Alcorta forced his way into their residence. Alcorta opened fire, killing Manuel and Adela Flores. A 24-year-old woman was also shot and critically injured in the attack. Two other individuals, a 33-year-old woman and a 4-year-old child, were present in the home but managed to escape without physical harm. After the brutal attack, Alcorta took his own life. Neighbors were left shaken by the violence, remembering the Flores couple as kind and good people who did not deserve such a fate.
The investigation into the motive behind this horrific act is ongoing, and police have not yet confirmed the relationship between Alcorta and the victims. However, records show that San Antonio police had responded to a domestic assault report at the same address less than 48 hours before the killings. In that incident, a 25-year-old woman reported being physically assaulted by her 25-year-old boyfriend, though authorities have not confirmed if Alcorta was the suspect in that case. As the suspect died at the scene, there have been no arrests, and there will be no trial or conviction. The case stands as a grim reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence, a tragedy that claimed the lives of a loving couple and left a community in mourning.
