Man arrested after 17-year-old shot, killed on Southwest Side street, police say

Incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. in 5600 block of Stonybrook Drive

Gerardo Godina, 43, has been charged with murder, booking records show. This booking image is from July 2, 2015. (Bexar County Jail)

SAN ANTONIO – A 17-year-old was shot and killed on the city’s Southwest Side late Thursday night, San Antonio police said.

Officers were called around 10:20 p.m. to the 5600 block of Stonybrook Drive, not far from Medina Base Road after receiving word of shots fired.

According to police, the teen was fatally shot while on the street.

Police have since arrested Gerardo Godina, 43, in connection with the fatal shooting, records show. He has been charged with murder.

SAPD said they are not currently looking for any other suspects. The teen killed has not been identified.

At this time, police say they do not know exactly what led up to the shooting.

The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department and EMS all answered the call.

The investigation is ongoing, police said.


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