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Victim of Homicide/Murder

Elijah Bernal

  • MALE

  • Age: 19

  • Hair Color: Black

  • Length: Short

Case Description

Date of Crime
2026-03-21

Crime Location
3935 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, TX

Media Release Date
2026-05-13

On March 21, 2026, at approximately 8:15 PM, the victim, Elijah Bernal, was shot multiple times at 3935 Thousand Oaks Drive (Avistar at the Oaks). The victim ran a short distance before being pursued and shot in the parking lot. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, and a black vehicle was observed fleeing the complex after the shooting. I am requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect in this case.

Information leading to the identification and location of the suspect(s) responsible for the Murder of Elijah Bernal

 

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