New tips wanted in May slaying of 42-year-old man

Alexander Alvarado was shot, killed in 1500 block of San Pedro Ave.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police hope to get new details in the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man by issuing an appeal through Crime Stoppers for more information.

Alexander Alvarado was shot and killed May 24 in the 1500 block of San Pedro Avenue.

According to police, Alvarado was driving a gray Ford Mustang convertible with its top down when it crashed into a VIA bus bench.

When police arrived, they found Alvarado was found with a single gunshot to the neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The slaying hasn't been easy for the victim's sister, Rebecca Alvarado, and her family.

"I would say pretty much a shock. The sad thing is his son, Isaiah, is 16 eight-year-old (and he) saw it on the news and let us know, 'Hey, my father is dead,'" Alvarado said. "I just want to know who did it and why."

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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Ben Spicer is a digital journalist who works the early morning shift for KSAT.