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San Antonio woman arrested in connection with 2024 Indianapolis murder, US Marshals say
By Samuel Rocha IV, Rocky Garza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
A San Antonio woman, who was wanted in another state for an alleged 2024 murder, was arrested last week on the Northwest Side, a spokesperson with the U.S. Marshals said in an email to KSAT.Shakayla Johnson, 22, was taken back to Marion County, where the alleged crime was committed, and faces a m...
Key takeaway 17, 2024, and found 20-year-old Tyshaun Williams dead with gunshot wounds, the police department said through a social media post.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The arrest of Shakayla Johnson on the Northwest Side of San Antonio brings attention to the city's role in harboring fugitives from other states. Johnson's relocation to San Antonio nearly two years after the alleged crime in Indianapolis raises questions about how long she was able to evade law enforcement in the city. The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force's involvement in Johnson's arrest highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in tracking down fugitives who cross state lines. As the case unfolds, it will be worth watching how Johnson's time in San Antonio is scrutinized, particularly how she was able to integrate into the community without being detected sooner. The fact that Johnson was arrested near La Cantera Parkway, a bustling area with a high volume of foot traffic, suggests that she may have been living a relatively normal life in the city before her arrest.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A San Antonio woman, who was wanted in another state for an alleged 2024 murder, was arrested last week on the Northwest Side, a spokesperson with the U.S. Marshals said in an email to KSAT.Shakayla Johnson, 22, was taken back to Marion County, where the alleged crime was committed, and faces a m...
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