Crime Stoppers offers reward in SAPD detective death

Up to $10,000 offered for identification, location of suspect

SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $10,000 for information that leads to the identification and location of the man who shot San Antonio police Detective Benjamin Marconi to death.

On Monday morning, San Antonio police posted a picture on its Facebook page asking for help in identifying the people seen in the photo (pictured, above).

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Police believe they have seen the gunman kill Marconi in his patrol car in front of the downtown police headquarters right before noon Sunday.

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Detectives also want to talk with this man (pictured, below), who has been identified as a person of interest in the case.

Police officials said he is not a suspect.

The man is between 20 and 30 years old, stands about 5 feet 7 inches to 6 feet tall. He has a slim build with a goatee and may have a tattoo on his left arm.

The gunman is believed to have been in a black, four-door Mitsubishi Galant (pictured, below) with chrome rims.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 224-STOP (7867) or 911.

Tips can also be posted on the Crime Stoppers website.


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