SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police arrested a murder suspect Tuesday after he left an incriminating voicemail about the shooting.
Gabriel Matthew Montoya, 20, is charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of David Colunga Jr. in the 900 block of Shemya Avenue on Sunday.
Man shot outside South Side home dies, family says
Shortly after the shooting occurred, police received a tip that said Montoya admitted his involvement in the shooting in a voicemail.
“I did that s—t to him, I did that s—t,” Montoya said, according to his arrest affidavit. “I popped his a—s and took off on that s—t.”
SAPD release new info in South Side fatal shooting
Detectives learned that Montoya was upset with Colunga over a previous burglary, according to the affidavit.
Colunga’s sister said her family is shocked after learning about what led to the deadly shooting.
“If he shot my brother because of a burglary, that’s no reason to kill somebody," said said Priscilla Colunga, David Colunga Jr.'s sister.
Witnesses told police that they saw a white car speed off after they heard gunshots.
Just hours after the shooting, detectives learned that Montoya was arrested in a stolen white Chevrolet Impala. He had a 9 mm handgun in his possession, matching the bullets found at the crime scene, according to the affidavit.
The family of 46 year old David Colunga Jr. said they are grateful an arrest was made following their loved one’s murder.
“I was really happy. My parents are happy now. We got justice for my brother," Priscilla Colunga said.
She said her family is still grieving, but they are relieved Montoya is behind bars.
“He’s where he belongs,” she said.
Montoya’s bail was set at $150,000, according to jail records.