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BCSO: Confession over jail phone call leads to murder charge for suspect in NE Bexar County shooting
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Samuel Rocha IV, Spencer Heath, Azian Bermea , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway , a 58-year-old suspect in a deadly shooting in northeast Bexar County.
, a 58-year-old suspect in a deadly shooting in northeast Bexar County. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced the charge after a two-day investigation. Sanchez was also charged with tampering with evidence and failure to report a felony.
The sheriff's department identified him as the alleged gunman. Further details about the case and the investigation are available from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, including information about a jail phone call that contributed to the charges against Sanchez.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A murder charge has been filed against Martin Sanchez Jr., a 58-year-old suspect in a deadly shooting in northeast Bexar County. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced the charge after a…
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