Suspect sought in slaying of 19-year-old at June graduation party on far West Side

Joshua Palma was shot, killed in 7400 block of Rimhurst

Joshua Palma was fatally shot June 18, 2022 (KSAT)

SAN ANTONIO – The case of a 19-year-old fatally shot at a graduation party in June on the city’s far West Side remains open and San Antonio police say they can use some help in finding the person responsible.

According to police, on June 19, Joshua Palma was shot and killed while attending a celebration party at a home in the 7400 block of Rimhurst Street, not far from Shaenfield Road and Loop 1604.

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Police said the get-together had gone into the early morning hours and Palma was shot during a disturbance at the party. The suspect fled the scene.

Man killed at party on West Side, police searching for suspect

Investigators say they believe the shooter was a heavy-set man, but don’t have much other information to on, according to a preliminary report.

SAPD said there were numerous people at the party and they are now asking if anyone present has not spoken to detectives to please do so.

Anyone with any knowledge of 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.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

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