San Antonio man sentenced to 65 years in prison following deadly bar confrontation Roche Chism, 42, was found guilty of victim’s murder
Roche Chism, 42 (KSAT 12 News)
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced to 65 years in prison in connection with a murder case from March 2023.
The same jury who found 42-year-old Roche Chism guilty in the murder of 36-year-old Daniel Reese sentenced Chism in the 290th District Court on Friday.
Chism will also be responsible for paying a $10,000 fine.
Chism and Reese got into an altercation at a North West Side bar around 2 a.m. on March 30, 2023. At one point, the suspect, later identified as Chism, pulled out a weapon and shot Reese multiple times.
Reese was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition, but he died after arriving for care.
Chism initially fled the scene before officers arrived. After some time, he returned to the scene, identified himself as the shooter to officers and surrendered to police.
Reese was identified two days later by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
More coverage of this story on KSAT:
Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved.
About the Author Nate Kotisso headshot
Nate Kotisso joined KSAT as a digital journalist in 2024. He previously worked as a newspaper reporter in the Rio Grande Valley for more than two years and spent nearly three years as a digital producer at the CBS station in Oklahoma City.
South Texas man sets world record for oldest wingsuit jumper ▶ 1:59
South Texas man sets world record for oldest wingsuit jumper
Hill Country flood survivors face new needs as cold weather drives demand for winter essentials ▶ 1:16
Hill Country flood survivors face new needs as cold weather drives demand for winter essentials
San Antonio mom gets holiday homecoming surprise from active-duty military sons ▶ 1:12
San Antonio mom gets holiday homecoming surprise from active-duty military sons
Spurs fans honk horns downtown after win vs. Thunder in NBA Cup semifinals ▶ 0:15
Spurs fans honk horns downtown after win vs. Thunder in NBA Cup semifinals
Residents upset with speeding and lack of crosswalks at West Side intersection ▶ 1:03
Residents upset with speeding and lack of crosswalks at West Side intersection
Abraham Quintanilla, father of music icon Selena, has died, family says ▶ 1:08
Abraham Quintanilla, father of music icon Selena, has died, family says
San Antonio family navigates life separated amid $30K immigration battle ▶ 2:10
San Antonio family navigates life separated amid $30K immigration battle
Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane's tail ▶ 0:31
Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane's tail
San Antonio Catholic faithful embark on traditional journey honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe ▶ 1:01
San Antonio Catholic faithful embark on traditional journey honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
2 dead in shooting at Stone Oak apartment complex, SAPD says ▶ 0:46
2 dead in shooting at Stone Oak apartment complex, SAPD says
🦍 Congo Falls gorilla exhibit at San Antonio Zoo to open this weekend ▶ 1:47
🦍 Congo Falls gorilla exhibit at San Antonio Zoo to open this weekend
SAPOA will not move forward on a ‘no confidence’ vote against SAPD Chief William McManus ▶ 2:11
SAPOA will not move forward on a ‘no confidence’ vote against SAPD Chief William McManus
From San Antonio to Jamaica: North Side restaurant ships donations for Hurricane Melissa relief ▶ 1:35
From San Antonio to Jamaica: North Side restaurant ships donations for Hurricane Melissa relief
Realtor emphasizes strategic pricing in San Antonio’s cooling real estate market ▶ 1:09
Realtor emphasizes strategic pricing in San Antonio’s cooling real estate market
US credit card debt rising slower before Christmas this year compared to 2024, Fed data shows ▶ 1:36
US credit card debt rising slower before Christmas this year compared to 2024, Fed data shows
Roosevelt Avenue’s deadly reputation pushes community plea for immediate safety improvements ▶ 0:37
Roosevelt Avenue’s deadly reputation pushes community plea for immediate safety improvements
Culebra Road ranks among San Antonio’s most dangerous traffic corridors, data shows ▶ 0:59
Culebra Road ranks among San Antonio’s most dangerous traffic corridors, data shows
‘I was devastated’: Woman who lost everything in apartment fire retains attorney ▶ 1:04
‘I was devastated’: Woman who lost everything in apartment fire retains attorney
San Antonio council members express skepticism, caution while discussing possible elections move ▶ 1:01
San Antonio council members express skepticism, caution while discussing possible elections move
🔥 San Antonio, meet your new obsession. 🔥 ▶ 1:06
🔥 San Antonio, meet your new obsession. 🔥
FIRST. EVER. NATIONALS. 🙌 ▶ 2:01
FIRST. EVER. NATIONALS. 🙌
Coca Cola's Classic Christmas takes over Toyota Field in San Antonio ▶ 0:40
Coca Cola's Classic Christmas takes over Toyota Field in San Antonio
Consumer Reports: Instacart’s AI-enabled pricing experiments may be inflating your grocery bill ▶ 1:09
Consumer Reports: Instacart’s AI-enabled pricing experiments may be inflating your grocery bill
Harvey E. Najim partners with SA Food Bank for 3 mega food distributions this month ▶ 0:36
Harvey E. Najim partners with SA Food Bank for 3 mega food distributions this month
Records: Cibolo spent $100K+ defending officer after state audit found past family violence case ▶ 1:01
Records: Cibolo spent $100K+ defending officer after state audit found past family violence case
Previous photo Next photo