Crime
Man Wanted in Fatal Shooting of Coworker at Cafe Ole in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Authorities are actively searching for a 20-year-old suspect following a fatal workplace shooting that took place early Sunday morning at Cafe Ole, a restaurant along the San Antonio River Walk.
According to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), officers responded to a shooting call around 1 a.m. in the 500 block of River Walk.
Upon arrival, they discovered 43-year-old David Alvarado with a gunshot wound to the head.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed his identity.
A preliminary investigation indicates that both the suspect and the victim were employees of Café Olé.
For reasons still under investigation, the suspect allegedly approached Alvarado and shot him at close range before immediately fleeing the scene.
Emergency responders pronounced Alvarado dead at the scene.
Authorities launched an extensive search, but the suspect remains at large.
The SAPD is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and urges anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts to contact San Antonio Police at (210) 207-7273 or Crime Stoppers at (210) 224-STOP (7867).
This remains an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.