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Vigil held for driver who died in fiery crash on I-37 in South Bexar County

Community members gathered to support the family of Robert Moore, who died in a crash on I-37 last week, by holding a vigil. Moore, 53, was driving a semi-truck when it drifted off of I-37 near Loop 1604 last week before it burst into flames. On Thursday, community members gathered to remember Moore and offer support for his family and friends. The group also sent off balloons as a final goodbye. RELATED: Authorities ID driver of 18-wheeler who died in fiery crash on I-37 in South Bexar County

Combat veteran killed fatally shot by BCSO deputy remembered during candlelight vigil

SAN ANTONIO – Damian Daniels, a combat veteran killed in a shooting during a two-minute struggle with deputies last week, was remembered during a vigil on Wednesday night with candles and concerns for those like him. “So many military (member) come home from combat or military service period with mental health issues,” Price said. Daniels was shot and killed by a BCSO deputy after three deputies responded to his home for a mental health call on Aug. 25. “I let them know my brother was going through paranoia and had a weapon and that he is a military vet,” said Brendan Daniels, Damian Daniels’ brother. Family of combat veteran fatally shot by BCSO deputy calls for Sheriff Salazar to step downDeputies were made aware of the weapon, and a struggle ensued before one deputy fired shots.

Fort Hood honors Vanessa Guillen, family with special service at Fort Hood chapel

FORT HOOD, Texas Fort Hood honored specialist Vanessa Guillen with a special service on Saturday, inside of the Spirit of Food Hood Chapel. Gloria Guillen, Vanessas mother, cried as she looked at her daughter, Vanessas, army photo. The familys Catholic priest was alongside her and later blessed the armory room, where investigators say Vanessa lost her life. Vanessas 16-year-old sister was also in attendance and spoke to attendees about her untimely death. Vanessa was a 20-year-old Army specialist stationed at Fort Hood who disappeared in April.

Rep. Joaquin Castro attends Vanessa Guillen vigil at Main Plaza in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO A vigil for slain soldier Vanessa Guillen was held at Main Plaza in downtown San Antonio Sunday evening. Guillen was a 20-year-old Army specialist stationed at Fort Hood who disappeared in April and, according to an affidavit, was killed with a hammer before two suspects burned her body. Attendees showed up to stand in solidarity with Guillens family and honor her memory, demanding justice for her death, according to the description on the Facebook event. The military as far as I can tell didnt take her case seriously enough. She deserved better than that.Castro said the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is asking for an independent investigation into what happened to Guillen and also plans to request a congressional investigation into her disappearance at Fort Hood.

Community holds vigil for Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

SAN ANTONIO – People gathered at Veterans Memorial Park outside of the Tobin Center on Friday night to hold a vigil for Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. According to a criminal complaint, Guillen was killed by another Fort Hood soldier before her body was mutilated and buried. Larissa Martinez, with Circle of Arms, said she suffered sexual assault in the U.S. Air Force and wants to be a voice for Vanessa. "We have to tell our young kids, our young generation, when they are at the recruitment center. The group Circle of Arms plans to hold a march Saturday and gather at San Fernando Church on Sunday.

Family of woman killed during food delivery by suspected drunken driver holds vigil to honor her memory

SAN ANTONIO – The family of Destiny Rodriguez, a woman who was killed in a crash involving a suspected drunken driver, honored her memory during a vigil on Monday night. Rodriguez had just lost her job amid the pandemic before she found work as a food delivery driver. She was a good mom to me, and she didn't really deserve any of this," Noah said during the vigil. Family of crash victim says she was delivering pizza moments before her deathPolice said the 27-year-old mother was killed near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Walters on Saturday. Family members said she was on a pizza delivery just moments before she lost her life.

WATCH LIVE: Families of 2 men killed by SA police officers organize peaceful vigil Sunday

SAN ANTONIO The families of two men killed by San Antonio police officers in separate incidents are gathering for a peaceful vigil Sunday afternoon. He was shot by off-duty San Antonio police officer Robert Encina. RELATED: Timeline of Marquise Jones civil trialSan Antonio police officers were also involved in the shooting death of Roundtree. Officer Steve Casanova opened fire on Snowden, but also shot and killed Roundtree who was in the line of fire. RELATED: Mother outraged at SAPD officer who accidentally shot, killed her sonIts unclear if the officers are still with the SAPD.

Convicted child abuser indicted for sex assault of 9-year-old child allowed visitations with son, 5

Records show Sandy filed for divorce from Vigil in July 2018, three months after he was arrested. Vigil was then indicted for continuous sex abuse of a child a month later, records show. This is a (expletive) divorce proceeding. Several other charges, including interfering with an emergency telephone call, have been dismissed in exchange for guilty pleas to other charges, court records show. Court records show that in May 2018 the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office filed a protective order against Vigil.