On October 19, 2024, 17-year-old Enrique Damian Villanueva was fatally shot at a house party in southwest Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. at a residence in the 5900 block of Lopez Valley Road, where a Halloween-themed gathering was underway with attendees from various local high schools.
According to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), Villanueva became involved in an argument with another individual during the party.
The confrontation escalated when the individual retrieved a firearm and shot Villanueva in the head. The suspect then fled the scene accompanied by three others. Emergency responders pronounced Villanueva dead at the scene.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Villanueva's identity and determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the head, ruling it a homicide.
In the aftermath of the shooting, SAPD released images captured by a doorbell camera at the residence, depicting individuals considered persons of interest in the case. Authorities have urged anyone with information, including party attendees who have not yet come forward, to provide photos, videos, or statements that could assist in identifying the suspect. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime Stoppers has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for Villanueva's death. Tips can be submitted anonymously through various channels, including phone, text, and online platforms.
Villanueva, born on January 3, 2007, in Laredo, Texas, was remembered as a bright and ambitious young man who had completed high school early and begun his college education. He is survived by his parents, step-parents, and numerous siblings, all mourning the loss of a promising life cut short.
