On August 13, 2023, 23-year-old Ron "Buddha" Quadri was found deceased in San Antonio, Texas, the victim of a fatal shooting. His body was discovered inside a gray Dodge Charger at the Mandalay Villa Apartments, located off Pleasanton Road near West Formosa Boulevard on the city's South Side. Quadri had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his back and buttocks.
The investigation led to the arrest of 43-year-old Larry Gene Hernandez, who was charged with Quadri's murder.
Witnesses reported that Hernandez and Quadri had been engaged in heated arguments over the phone in the days leading up to the incident, with Quadri accusing Hernandez of stealing money from him. On the night of the shooting, witnesses observed Hernandez chasing Quadri in the apartment complex parking lot before shooting him twice with a .40 caliber handgun. After the shooting, Hernandez was seen placing Quadri's body into the vehicle and driving away.
Further details emerged from Quadri's family, who alleged that prior to the shooting, Quadri's apartment had been broken into, with money and his beloved dog stolen. They claimed that surveillance footage implicated Hernandez and his daughter, Quadri's ex-girlfriend, in the burglary. According to the family, when Quadri attempted to retrieve his dog, he was pursued and ultimately shot multiple times.
Hernandez was apprehended and booked into the Bexar County Jail following the incident. The case drew significant attention, with discussions surrounding the circumstances leading up to the shooting and the subsequent legal proceedings. As of the latest available information, Hernandez remains in custody, facing charges related to the murder of Ron Quadri.
