On the night of February 26, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., 51-year-old Felipe Rafael "Ralph" Pena was fatally shot outside Morales Ice House, a bar located in the 900 block of Frio City Road in San Antonio, Texas. According to reports, the incident began in the parking lot and continued inside the bar after Pena was shot. Emergency medical services arrived promptly and attempted life-saving measures, but Pena succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement detained two individuals, including one believed to be the shooter. The identities of these suspects were not immediately released, and details regarding the motive behind the shooting remained unclear. This tragic event marked the second shooting at Morales Ice House within a month, following an earlier incident on January 25, 2023, where two men were injured after an argument escalated in the parking lot.
Felipe Pena, known to friends and family as Ralph, was born on October 28, 1971, in San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Yolanda M. Serna; sister, Norma Jean Munoz; and grandparents, Angelita and Juan Hernandez. He is survived by his children—Ralph D., Brandon, Daizi, Alex, Zachary, Khloe, Christian, and Bella Pena—as well as his sisters, Patricia Pena, Melissa Guevara, Lorraine Rosalez, Destiny Gonzalez, and Samantha Garcia. Ralph was cherished by his grandchildren and numerous friends, who remember him as a beloved individual who will be dearly missed.
The investigation into Pena's death is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather information to understand the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The community remains hopeful for justice and awaits further updates from law enforcement regarding any charges against the detained suspects.
