Community gathers for a vigil honoring Jason Huizar, a victim of a tragic shooting on New Year's Day.
A tragic New Year’s Day incident in San Antonio led to the fatal shooting of Jason Huizar, prompting the arrest of Geranimo Campos. Witnesses reported an argument before the shooting, which left the community in shock. Investigators utilized surveillance footage to track down the suspect, who now faces serious charges. The incident serves as a reminder of the escalations that can occur during celebrations.
In a tragic turn of events that unfolded in San Antonio this New Year’s Day, a man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of Jason Huizar. The incident, which shook the local community, occurred in the early hours of January 1st, leaving friends and family striving to understand how such a senseless act could happen.
Jason Huizar and his sister, Hailey Martinez, were just trying to enjoy a casual get-together with two guys they had met earlier at the Brazos Food Mart. The group had been drinking and laughing when suddenly the mood turned sour. The two newcomers included a Hispanic male with a brown khaki hat and a black male wearing a purple jacket, who became the center of attention shortly after things went downhill.
As the night progressed, Hailey decided to leave the pair and head back to the food mart to grab some more drinks, leaving Huizar with the two men. It was a decision she would come to regret, as upon her return, she found her brother lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chest, and the Hispanic male, later identified as Geranimo Campos, fleeing the scene.
The shocking discovery sent Hailey into a panic, and she immediately sought help. Unfortunately, Huizar was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The pain and confusion were palpable – a night that should have been about celebrating the New Year instead turned into tragedy.
The situation escalated quickly, with the original plan for a casual get-together spiraling into a chaotic and tragic altercation. Witnesses were left in disbelief, one of whom noted that the other male who accompanied Campos seemed more intent on diffusing the situation, rather than inciting violence.
Detectives from the local department sprang into action, piecing together the events from the night. They obtained surveillance footage from the Brazos Food Mart, which confirmed that Campos and the two victims had indeed met there earlier that evening. The footage proved crucial, as it clearly showed Campos and the other male leaving towards the area where the shooting would eventually take place.
By the following morning, investigators were able to identify Campos after presenting a still photo to the H-E-B store director, who recognized him as an employee. Things began to take a more serious turn when both Hailey Martinez and another witness were able to identify Campos as the shooter in separate photo lineups.
As the evidence mounted, Campos was arrested on Thursday and is now facing a murder charge that could have life-altering consequences. The family and friends of Jason Huizar are struggling with the loss, grappling with their grief while hoping for justice in the wake of this senseless act.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a night of fun can turn into a nightmare. The community is rallying together in mourning, while also advocating for a future where such violence is a thing of the past. With Campos facing serious charges, the wheels of justice are beginning to turn in an effort to honor Jason Huizar’s memory.
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