San Antonio Community Seeks Clarity on Unsolved Death of Jarvis McIntyre Amid Echoes of Past Tragedy

The San Antonio community is looking for answers after the discovery of Jarvis McIntyre's body in North East Side Park. McIntyre, 26, was identified by the medical examiner after being reported missing following a brunch with his sister. Previously, a 911 call on June 9 raised alarms when an unidentified caller claimed they were being pursued by an individual with a rifle in the same area McIntyre was later found, FOX San Antonio reports.

Despite the chilling circumstances leading up to the discovery of McIntyre's body, investigators do not suspect foul play at this time, leaving the cause and manner of death a mystery, without an apparent cause of death following initial autopsy reports. A complete toxicology report is still pending, but the delay, only adds to the distress of families seeking closure.

As the McIntyre situation unfolds, another San Antonio family is revisiting their grief. The family of Zachary Leard, who was tragically murdered in early 2023, nearly two miles from where McIntyre was found, has connections to the incident.  Jason Leard wonders if there might be a link between dating apps and the targeting of members of the LGBTQIA community, notably after his own brother's demise, which they suspect occurred following a meet-up from a dating app. "It's pretty traumatic. Deep down in my heart I still believe my brother's case is related to a dating app," Leard shared in a sentiment KENS 5 spoke to.

The San Antonio Police Department has not announced a Crime Stoppers reward for either case; however, Leard stresses the importance of such incentives, citing that they could be really stressing that there's a danger out there that could be tied to the gay community and dating apps. Furthermore, "They need to be on SAPD. They cannot give up. They need to consistently be calling them and demand action for their son, for their brother, their nephew, uncle, whatever he is to them. He deserves that. This is not right." Leard insisted, as pointed out in his conversation with KENS 5. Leard's passion is evident as he pushes for a thorough investigation into his brother's death, hoping it could shed light on the recent tragic event and possibly bring a measure of prevention to future occurrences.

Anyone with information regarding the cases of Jarvis McIntyre or Zachary Leard is urged to contact the San Antonio Police Department's Homicide unit at 210-207-7635.