Raul Herrera, age 29, was shot and killed on July 17, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred as part of a suspected gang-related retaliation. Authorities indicated that Herrera was targeted in a drive-by shooting linked to an ongoing feud involving members of the Texas Syndicate gang, a notorious prison gang with a history of violent activities.
The San Antonio Police Department and other law enforcement agencies conducted a thorough investigation, which led to arrests connected to the Texas Syndicate gang members, who were involved in various crimes, including multiple murders and conspiracy to commit murder.
The drive-by shooting took place on the Southside of San Antonio, and police later apprehended a suspect, charging him with murder in connection to the crime. The gang-related nature of the attack was confirmed by law enforcement, which attributed the violence to rivalries and efforts to gain status within the gang. The case is one among several violent incidents that highlighted the presence of organized criminal activities in San Antonio during that time, involving numerous charges ranging from murder to drug trafficking. Authorities used the RICO statute to indict several members involved in these activities, aiming to dismantle the network of violence and illegal activities carried out by the gang.
