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Man fatally shot at far West Side apartment complex, SAPD says

Devin Farias, 19, died of gunshot wounds, according to Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office

SAN ANTONIO – A 19-year-old man was shot and killed at an apartment complex on the far West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

The shooting happened just before 1:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 7600 block of West U.S. Highway 90, which is located near Springvale Drive.

Upon arrival, SAPD said officers found the 19-year-old with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Thursday afternoon, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 19-year-old as Devin Farias.

Farias died of the gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide, according to the medical examiner’s office.

Multiple witnesses told officers that Farias had been waiting to sell an item when three men knocked on an apartment door.

Police said the three men entered the apartment and demanded Farias’ property without paying.

Then, according to SAPD, the three men allegedly assaulted and shot Farias multiple times.

The three men fled the scene in an unknown direction. No further information was provided.


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