On November 28, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred at a residence in the 600 block of Potomac Street on San Antonio's East Side, resulting in the death of 24-year-old La Vontay La Maurea Drummer-Simms. The incident also claimed the life of 27-year-old Devin Lavalais and left two others injured. According to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, the individuals had been gathered at the house since the previous day.
As one man was leaving the residence on Thursday morning, he began shooting for reasons that remain unclear.
The suspected shooter, identified as 20-year-old Michael Moore, was detained a few blocks away near East Houston Street and North New Braunfels Avenue shortly after the incident. Moore has been charged with capital murder of multiple persons, along with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.
This tragic event has deeply affected the local community, especially occurring on Thanksgiving Day, a time typically reserved for family gatherings and gratitude. Chief McManus remarked on the frequency of such incidents during the holiday, expressing a somber reflection on the recurring nature of such tragedies.
