Suspect, vehicle sought in connection to East Side apartment murder

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers want the public’s assistance in tracking down the person responsible for murder.

The shooting occurred Thursday, June 7 outside the Oak Meadow Villa Apartments, located in the 2900 block of Rigsby Avenue.

According to police the victim, Leon David Perkins, 50, was found dead at the scene.

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Police said they are now searching for a gray Mitsubishi Outlander with the license plate KRC1559 in connection to the crime.

Anyone with any knowledge of the murder 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 may pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.