On November 23, 2024, 32-year-old Michael Angelo Vargas was fatally shot in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. at the Twin Peaks restaurant located on the I-10 access road near De Zavala. Vargas and a female companion had been dining at the establishment and, upon returning to their vehicle, discovered several individuals attempting to break into it. When Vargas confronted the group, one of the suspects produced a firearm and shot him in the chest, resulting in his immediate death at the scene. The woman accompanying him sustained a graze wound from the gunfire but was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
In the course of the investigation, San Antonio Police arrested 17-year-old Angel Salas on December 3, 2024. Salas was initially charged with evading arrest, failure to identify, and resisting arrest. Authorities are examining his potential involvement in the murder of Michael Vargas.
Reports indicate that Salas was observed operating a stolen vehicle and allegedly discarded a weapon during his apprehension. He is currently held in Bexar County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
The suspects involved in the shooting fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle, and as of the latest reports, no further descriptions have been provided. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement officials continuing to gather information to identify and apprehend all individuals responsible for the death of Michael Vargas.
