On June 29, 2016, Eric Perez, a 22-year-old man, was shot and killed while walking on West Avenue in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the 4700 block of West Avenue, near a gas station. According to police reports, Perez was shot once in the chest, and his body was found lying partially on the sidewalk and the street when authorities arrived.
Witnesses reported seeing a sedan leaving the area immediately after the shooting, although their descriptions of the car's color varied, with one witness stating it was white and another stating it was black. Despite some initial confusion regarding whether Perez had recently gotten off a VIA bus, it was later confirmed that no buses were in operation in the area at the time of the shooting.
Eric Perez was from Brownsville, Texas, and the grandson of former Cameron County Sheriff Alex Perez. He was laid to rest shortly after the incident, and his family expressed deep grief at his tragic death. San Antonio police have not reported any significant progress in identifying or apprehending the shooter. They continue to ask for the public's help to solve the case and bring justice to Eric Perez's family. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Antonio Police Department or Crime Stoppers to assist in this ongoing investigation.
The homicide remains unsolved, and Perez’s death is one of many that highlight the ongoing issue of violence in the area, with authorities still relying on community support to help resolve such cases and ensure that justice is served.
