On the evening of February 8, 2023, 30-year-old Justin Troy Valle was fatally shot outside the Northwest Food Mart located in the 2300 block of Northwest Military Highway in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. According to police reports, Valle was engaged in an argument with another man when the confrontation escalated, leading the assailant to draw a firearm and shoot Valle multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Emergency responders arrived to find Valle unresponsive with several gunshot wounds. He was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed his identity.
In the course of their investigation, San Antonio police obtained an address for a potential suspect. Officers detained this individual and brought them to police headquarters for questioning. However, as of February 10, 2023, no arrests had been made in connection with the case. The motive behind the argument that led to the shooting remains unclear.
Valle's family, including his younger siblings Branden and Alexis, have publicly expressed their grief and called for justice. They described Justin as a funny, loving, and caring individual who valued family and had aspirations of becoming a real estate agent. The family has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, emphasizing their desire for closure and accountability.
A celebration of Justin's life was held on February 19, 2023, at M.E. Rodriguez Funeral Home in San Antonio. He is survived by his parents, siblings, and grandparents, who continue to mourn his untimely passing.
