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Crosses at Quintana Road memorial damaged again months after calls for improved security, lighting
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Daniela Ibarra, Eddie Latigo , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident and the investigation are available through KSAT 12. A memorial in San Antonio honoring 53 migrants who died in a smuggling tragedy has been vandalized again.
A memorial in San Antonio honoring 53 migrants who died in a smuggling tragedy has been vandalized again. The memorial, located on Quintana Road, had several crosses damaged. These crosses had the Mexican flag colors painted on them.
The damage was discovered on a Wednesday morning and is being investigated by the San Antonio Police Department as criminal mischief. It is not clear if the damage was intentional.
Further details about the incident and the investigation are available through KSAT 12. The city is working to address vandalism at the memorial site.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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