“So where are my son’s rights? How is this called self defense when you went with an intent, you went with a gun. You knew what you wanted.”
SAN ANTONIO — A man arrested in the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man during a dispute over a noise complaint has been released from jail after a grand jury declined to indict him, authorities said.
The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said it presented the case against 40-year-old Paul Flores to a grand jury, which did not find probable cause to move forward with charges. Flores had been arrested in December 2025 in connection with the death of Edward Trejo.
Police said the shooting happened early Dec. 21 at a home on Cincinnati Avenue, near Interstate 10, where Trejo was attending a party. Authorities said Flores went to the home to complain about loud music and began arguing with people at the gathering.
According to police, the argument escalated into a physical confrontation in the front yard involving Flores and Trejo before moving into the street. Investigators said Flores then shot Trejo multiple times.
Trejo was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Flores was initially arrested on a murder charge and a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Trejo’s mother, Andrea Trejo, said the grand jury’s decision has compounded her grief.
“I felt like I lost him all over again because justice was not done for him,” she said. “How do you let a murderer go free?”
According to Edward’s mother, The district attorney’s office told the family it was a self defense case.
“So where are my son’s rights?” she said. “How is this called self-defense when you went with intent, you went with a gun?”
Andrea Trejo also expressed frustration with how the case was handled, saying she was contacted by prosecutors only 2 weeks before it was presented to the grand jury.
“Two weeks before it needs to be turned in and then she’s telling me, well I haven’t really looked at the case, but I’m gonna work on it this weekend.” Said Andrea Trejo.
She said a homicide detective with the San Antonio Police Department had previously told the family investigators were confident in the evidence supporting a murder charge.
In a statement, the district attorney’s office offered condolences to the family and acknowledged their frustration. Officials said charges could be refiled if new evidence emerges.
Andrea Trejo said she plans to continue seeking justice for her son.
“I’m going to go above everywhere until I’m heard,” she said. “He needs to be tried for my son’s murder.”
Below is the full statement from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office expresses its heartfelt condolences to the Trejo family during this incredibly challenging time. We empathize with their grief and acknowledge the frustration and heartache they must be experiencing
From the outset of this case, we have maintained honest and transparent communication with the family, specifically Edward’s mother and father, throughout this process. We discussed the evidence and law pertaining to the case, including explanations of the grand jury process and the implications of a no-bill decision.
While we understand that the grand jury’s decision not to proceed with charges is undoubtedly disappointing for the family, we informed them that the case could be refiled in the future should additional evidence be discovered.