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Franco Summers arrested after shooting and killing his girlfriend’s father Christopher Fuentes outside Taco Palenque

After the shooting, Summers fled the area in his vehicle.

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A man has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend’s father outside a restaurant on the North Side of San Antonio.

The suspect, 33-year-old Franco Xavier Summers, faces a murder charge in the death of 43-year-old Christopher Fuentes.

The tragic incident occurred shortly after midnight on November 9 outside Taco Palenque on Blanco Road, near North Loop 1604 West.

According to the arrest report, security footage shows Fuentes approaching a vehicle that had just pulled up beside him.

Fuentes is seen engaging in a conversation with the driver—identified as Summers—and at one point, he reaches into the car to grab Summers’ arm.

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As tensions escalated, Fuentes looked back and motioned to his daughter, signaling her to run. At that moment, the driver opened fire, shooting Fuentes multiple times.

Fuentes attempted to walk away but collapsed a few steps later. Summers then fled the scene in his vehicle.

Emergency responders pronounced Fuentes dead at the scene.

Fuentes’ daughter provided additional context to investigators, explaining that she, her father, and Summers had been at a nearby bar earlier in the night.

There, an argument broke out between Fuentes and Summers. In response, she and her father left the bar, walking over to Taco Palenque in an attempt to defuse the situation.

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However, Summers followed them in his car and confronted Fuentes outside the restaurant, which led to the deadly shooting.

In addition to the murder charge, Summers is facing other charges, including assault and evading arrest.

He remains in custody at the Bexar County Jail as the investigation continues.


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33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting

The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.

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HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead. Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).

HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.

Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).

Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.

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The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.

Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.

Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.

The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.

Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.

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The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.

“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.

The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.


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