Police searching for suspect in 18-year-old’s death; up to $5,000 reward for info offered Abigail Alcorta was a high school senior when she was killed Feb. 3, 2019
Abigail “Abby” Alcorta, 18, was fatally shot on Feb. 3, 2019. (Crime Stoppers)
SAN ANTONIO – A year after her death, the person responsible for fatally shooting 18-year-old Abigail “Abby” Alcorta remains on the run.
Crime Stoppers on Monday announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of her killer.
Alcorta and a friend were shot around 3 a.m. Feb. 3, 2019, while sitting in a vehicle in the 5900 block of Fairshire on the Southwest Side, according to San Antonio police. According to initial reports, a black vehicle pulled up next to them and someone inside started shooting.
They were rushed to University Hospital, but Alcorta did not survive. She was a senior in high school.
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Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (210) 224-STOP.
Tips can also be texted to CRIMES (274637) or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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