Prosecutors present social media messages, jewelry evidence on Day 6 of Christopher Preciado capital murder trial

Defense attorneys challenged a lack of eyewitnesses, DNA and direct proof as testimony continues in killings of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra and their unborn child. SAN ANTONIO — The capital murder trial of Christopher Preciado entered a new phase Tuesday as the defense began presenting its case after six days of evidence from prosecutors. Throughout … Read more

Frantic doorbell video shows injured man seeking help before being shot inside nearby SW Houston home

A man was shot by a homeowner after forcing his way into a Houston home, just moments after desperately begging for help at another home, according to HPD. HOUSTON — Ring doorbell video obtained by KHOU 11 shows a bloodied man desperately begging for help moments before he was shot after forcing his way into … Read more

Stolen vehicle linked to multiple auto thefts recovered at abandoned west-side home, SAPD says

San Antonio police recovered a stolen vehicle linked to multiple car thefts, abandoned at a west side residence. SAN ANTONIO — A stolen vehicle linked to multiple auto theft cases was recovered Tuesday morning on the west side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Police said the vehicle was found after 10 a.m. in … Read more

‘You chose to stay, create chaos’ | Witnesses to fatal shooting say it was not self-defense after accused murderer walks free, blaming DA’s office

“This man came to my house, started an argument, antagonized us, wouldn’t leave, then when things got hectic resorted to pulling a gun out,” David Alfaro said. SAN ANTONIO — A grand jury has declined to indict a man accused of fatally shooting a 29-year-old during a dispute at a house party in December, a … Read more

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office seeks man with warrants for aggravated assault

Officials urge the public to approach with extreme caution and notify the BCSO Violent Crimes Unit if you encounter Efren Nicolas Vitela-Diaz. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man with multiple arrest warrants, including one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the department announced Monday evening.  According … Read more

Bexar County DA: Man sentenced to 40 years for fatally slashing husband’s throat

Officials said Alberto Ferrer Cabrera confessed to a 911 dispatcher, his landlord and detectives that he had killed his partner. SAN ANTONIO — A man who fatally slashed his partner’s throat will spend multiple decades in prison, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Judge Kristina Escalona sentenced Alberto Ferrer Cabrera to 40 years … Read more