Following an early morning altercation that escalated into a fatal shooting, San Marcos Police have arrested 19-year-old Jermiah Jayden Tobias. The incident, which took place near downtown San Marcos at the intersection of San Antonio Street and Guadalupe Street, resulted in the deaths of 24-year-old Anthony Barrera and 20-year-old Alek Pacheco, CBS Austin reports.
Barrera was pronounced dead at the scene, and Pacheco succumbed to his injuries after being transported to Christus Santa Rosa Hospital. Tobias, detained just after 8 p.m. on the day of the occurrence, is facing two counts of capital murder and one count of aggravated assault, and was taken into custody by police, who then managed to clear the area and ensure there was no further threat to the public, according to information from the San Marcos Police Department.
The violence reportedly arose from a dispute between individuals who knew each other. A third party was injured during the incident, suffering a graze wound, but has since been treated and released from the hospital. This individual joined the altercation after allegedly stealing a necklace from one of the parties involved, as per FOX 7 Austin. The exact reasoning for Tobias's involvement in the shooting remains unclear, while the investigation by San Marcos Police continues.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist with the ongoing inquiry. As the community begins to grapple with the effects of the tragedy, details surrounding the relationships between the individuals and the motivations behind the confrontation remain subject to further investigation. The San Marcos Police Department can be reached at 512-753-2108 by those who have any details that could aid in piecing together the chain of events that led to this deadly shooting.
