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SAPD: Man charged with murder after shooting, killing stepfather following argument

The man pulled out a handgun and fired multiple rounds at his stepfather, police said.

SAN ANTONIO — A man was taken into custody after he shot his stepfather, the San Antonio Police Department said.

The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Friday in the 100 block of Alvarez Place near downtown.

When police arrived, they found a 49-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities said the man and his wife got into an argument. 

That's when the woman's son, who is 19, reportedly stepped in, and the argument continued. He has since been identified as Jarren Diego Garcia.

The man reportedly threw a speaker at Garcia. Following that incident, Garcia pulled out a handgun and fired multiple rounds at his stepfather, police said.

The stepfather was taken to University Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died from his injuries. Garcia remained at the scene and was taken in for questioning. He was later charged with murder.

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