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.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.