Twelve years after her son was gunned down on San Antonio’s North Side, Josefina Cannon is still standing in front of cameras and crowds, asking the same haunting question: Who killed Sean Robert Cannon?
This week, she renewed that plea, saying the lack of answers has left a wound that has never closed. In a video interview published Friday, Cannon urged anyone who knows what happened to speak up and said she remains determined to see justice served, as reported by KENS5.
Case details and timeline
Police reports and coverage from the time show that Sean Robert Cannon was found with gunshot wounds in the early morning hours of Oct. 25, 2013, in the 2500 block of Aganier Avenue and later died at University Hospital. A witness told investigators Cannon had approached someone, then chased a vehicle just before shots rang out. Detectives asked anyone with information to call the SAPD homicide unit at 210-207-7635, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
Investigation and reward
Authorities have never announced an arrest, and investigators say the case is still active. In 2018, Crime Stoppers increased the guaranteed reward for information after earlier offers, hoping to shake loose new tips. Officials continue to nudge neighbors and past witnesses to think back on what they saw or heard, a push described by KSAT.
Family, memorials and advocacy
Since the killing, friends and relatives have gathered at the corner where Cannon was shot, holding prayer vigils on anniversaries and birthdays. At one such birthday vigil years after his death, Cannon’s mother described him as “a kind and loving soul,” according to local coverage, and the family has not stopped pressing for answers. The vigil and family tributes were reported by KSAT, and an obituary with funeral details is posted on Dignity Memorial.
How to help
Investigators and tip programs say even small details can help move a cold case forward. Anyone with information about the 2013 killing is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867 or contact the SAPD homicide unit at 210-207-7635, as reported by the San Antonio Express-News. Officials emphasize that tips can be anonymous and may be passed along to detectives for follow-up.
