On March 23, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas, 60-year-old Darryl Glynn Byrd was fatally shot during a confrontation at an apartment on East Southcross Boulevard. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m., when Byrd was shot multiple times in the head and chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officers.
The altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a woman.
Witnesses indicated that 65-year-old Steve Gonzales Rocco entered the apartment and confronted Byrd about taking a woman out for the evening. The argument escalated, leading Rocco to draw a handgun. Before firing, he allegedly stated, "I've done 30 years. I'm not afraid of doing it again," referencing his prior prison time. Rocco then shot Byrd five times at close range before fleeing the scene on foot.
The San Antonio Police Department received multiple tips identifying Rocco as the suspect. One witness reported seeing him enter the apartment, hearing gunshots, and then observing him leave with a firearm in hand. Another witness inside the apartment at the time corroborated that Rocco was upset about Byrd's involvement with the woman, leading to the fatal shooting.
Rocco was arrested on March 31, 2024, and charged with murder. He was booked into the Bexar County Jail with bail set at $150,000. His criminal history in Bexar County dates back to the 1980s, including charges of theft and vehicle burglary.
Byrd's death highlights the tragic consequences of violent disputes and the lasting impact on the community. As the legal process unfolds, it underscores the importance of addressing underlying issues that lead to such confrontations.
