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Road Rage Shooting
Jeremiah Nevarez incited road rage that resulted in a deadly shooting on May 4. 2022 on Interstate 35. Police reported that Nevarez pulled up next to victim Andrew Rangel’s car and fired four times, fatally wounding him. On Thursday, Oct. 24, Nevarez pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Early Voting
As of Monday, Oct. 21, early voting began for the Nov. 5 election. Casting a ballot has become easier for UTSA students due to convenient access to a polling location on campus. The polling location is available to UTSA students and the general public. Before the Oct. 7 deadline, UTSA provided many places to register or check voter registration status. Roadrunners can cast their votes in the H-E-B Student Union Ballroom, located on UTSA’s Main Campus.
The Return of Muertos Festival
During the weekend of Nov. 2, Muertos Festival will return to San Antonio in celebration of The Day of the Dead. The two-day event is free admission at Hemisfair Park and will be packed with local artisans and vendors of San Antonio. With over 80 altars on display, Muertos Fest invites the community to enjoy music and art that honors the loss of loved ones.
Apartment Complex Shooting
A man in his 20s was found in his apartment on the Northwest side of San Antonio near Fredericksburg Rd with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 4 a.m. after they were called about a shooting at the complex. Officers arrived on the scene to find the caller uninjured and determined that the gunshots came from an adjacent apartment. Police encountered the victim and EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.
Baby Dies in Accidental Shooting
An infant was shot and killed at the hands of a toddler in an accidental shooting. The incident occurred outside the VA Hospital in the San Antonio Medical Center. In the vehicle where the incident occurred, there were three children, aged three, two and 11 months. A woman was also accompanying the children in the vehicle. One of the older children got hold of a loaded gun in the back of the vehicle and shot the 11-month-old baby in the head. Officials do not have accurate information on how the gun was stored. The parents of the children may be facing charges.