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Man approached officers to admit he fatally shot friend on West Side, affidavit says
By Andrea K. Moreno, Sonia DeHaro at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 21, 2026
· 2 min read
A man was charged with murder after approaching officers to admit he fatally shot a man he lived with on the West Side, according to an arrest affidavit.Julio Castro, 36, was arrested Saturday in connection with the death of David Alai Rodriguez Cabrera, 36, the affidavit states.The shooting happ...
Key takeaway Friday in the 900 block of South San Augustine Avenue, near Castroville Road, after multiple callers reported hearing around five gunshots and seeing a man lying on the ground, the affidavit states.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The fatal shooting on the West Side serves as a stark contrast to the relatively low crime rates in neighboring Alamo Heights , where residents often take pride in the city's reputation as the 'City of Homes'. While the incident itself did not occur within Alamo Heights' boundaries, it highlights the proximity of the city to areas with higher crime rates, a fact that Alamo Heights residents should remain aware of. The ease with which Castro was able to flag down San Antonio police officers and turn himself in also underscores the shared law enforcement resources between the two cities, with Alamo Heights having its own police department but still being part of the larger San Antonio metro area. As the case against Castro moves forward, Alamo Heights residents may want to pay attention to any potential discussions about crime prevention and community safety initiatives in their own city, particularly in light of the tragic consequences of this incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A man was charged with murder after approaching officers to admit he fatally shot a man he lived with on the West Side, according to an arrest affidavit.Julio Castro, 36, was arrested Saturday in connection with the death of David Alai Rodriguez Cabrera, 36, the affidavit states.The shooting happ...
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