On December 2, 2016, 22-year-old Stephen Morales was shot and killed at the Slate Creek Townhomes, located at 2210 Rogers Road in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m., and Morales was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the breezeway outside his apartment. Neighbors heard several shots and attempted to administer CPR until emergency personnel arrived, but Morales unfortunately died shortly after emergency services reached the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing a man wearing a blue hoodie fleeing the area, jumping a fence nearby, although adverse weather conditions prevented police from deploying a helicopter for the search at the time.
The San Antonio Police Department, along with Crime Stoppers of San Antonio, have been actively seeking assistance from the public to help identify those responsible for Morales' death. As of the latest updates, no suspects have been apprehended, and the case remains open. The area around the apartment complex is heavily wooded, which may have contributed to the challenges in locating the suspect after the shooting. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case, emphasizing the need for community involvement to help solve this homicide.
The shooting of Stephen Morales occurred during a period when San Antonio experienced an increase in violent crimes, with 2016 being one of the deadliest years in recent memory for the city. Law enforcement has continued to appeal for information, and tipsters are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers with any relevant information, with assurances of anonymity and the possibility of a reward.
