San Antonio police say 25-year-old Walter Whiten is wanted in connection with the June 2025 shooting death of 32-year-old Allan “Paris” Roquemore.
SAN ANTONIO — More than seven months after a deadly shooting near downtown San Antonio, police are still searching for the man they believe killed a father of a young girl.
San Antonio police say 25-year-old Walter Whiten is wanted in connection with the June 21, 2025, shooting death of 32-year-old Allan “Paris” Roquemore. Investigators believe Roquemore was shot outside a bar off North Alamo Street following an argument with Whiten.
According to police, Whiten fled the scene on foot and has not been arrested.
For the first time, the mother of Roquemore’s daughter is speaking publicly, hoping renewed attention will help lead to an arrest.
“He was a such a loving human, so funny, he was a goofball,” Autumn Area said. “I mean he could walk in a room and light it up.”
Area shared video of her daughter speaking at her father’s memorial last summer, describing the close bond they shared.
Area said she and Roquemore had been separated for several years but maintained a strong co-parenting relationship. She said he was planning to move to Houston to be closer to his only child.
“He was such a great father,” Area said. “She loved going over. He gave her that best friend and dad vibe.”
Area said she and her daughter visit Roquemore’s grave nearly every week and credit their faith for helping them cope with the loss.
“He had that bond with the Lord before he passed, and that gives me a little bit of ease,” Area said. “But at the same time, it shouldn’t have happened. I wish I could have hugged him one more time and told him I loved him.”
She said her family is now focused on keeping Roquemore’s memory alive while pushing for justice.
“I hope they find him,” she said.
SAPD urges anyone who knows the whereabouts of Whiten to please contact the Homicide Unit at 210-207-7635 or Det. Goodwin at 210-207-7674.