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Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal 2023 shooting after weapon found hidden in refrigerator
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with a fatal 2023 shooting, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Marco Antonio Moreno Vasquez was convicted of murder in the death of Duniel Valladares Fernandez and sentenced Tuesday in Bexar County’s 187th Criminal Dis...
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Key takeaway Marco Antonio Moreno Vasquez was convicted of murder in the death of Duniel Valladares Fernandez and sentenced Tuesday in Bexar County’s 187th Criminal District Court, according to a news release.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The sentencing of Marco Antonio Moreno Vasquez to 40 years in prison brings a measure of closure to the family of Duniel Valladares Fernandez, who lost his life in a senseless shooting over a financial dispute. The fact that the murder weapon was found hidden in a refrigerator at Vasquez's residence highlights the brazen nature of the crime and the need for continued vigilance from law enforcement in our community. The use of surveillance video to capture key evidence, including the suspect vehicle's license plate, demonstrates the importance of investing in public safety infrastructure in San Antonio. As the case against Vasquez's co-defendant, Adis Hernandez-Rivas, moves forward, residents will be watching to see if justice is similarly served. The outcome of these cases will have a lasting impact on the community's perception of safety and the effectiveness of our criminal justice system in Bexar County.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with a fatal 2023 shooting, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Marco Antonio Moreno Vasquez was convicted of murder in the death of Duniel Valladares Fernandez and sentenced Tuesday in Bexar County’s 187th Criminal Dis...
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