In the heart of San Antonio’s West Side, a quiet Tuesday morning was shattered by violence on August 19, 2025, as the life of 31-year-old Johnny Montoya was tragically cut short. Around 11 a.m., a mail carrier making their routine rounds near the intersection of Highway 90 and Dorris Street stumbled upon a grim discovery: Montoya’s lifeless body, riddled with fatal gunshot wounds. The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) arrived swiftly at the scene, where the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed the cause of death, ruling it a homicide.
As the community grappled with the shock of this loss, investigators uncovered a chilling possibility: Montoya’s death may not have been an isolated incident. Earlier that same morning, in the same area, a drive-by shooting claimed the lives of two others—a teenage boy and a 58-year-old man—in what authorities have described as a targeted attack. The proximity and timing of these violent acts have led police to suspect a connection, weaving a thread of tragedy through the West Side neighborhood.
SAPD detectives are now working tirelessly to piece together the puzzle, combing through evidence to determine whether these shootings are linked and to uncover the motives behind them. Was Montoya a victim of the same calculated violence that struck earlier that day? Who were the perpetrators, and what drove them to such deadly actions? These questions hang heavy as the investigation unfolds, with no arrests or specific motives yet disclosed.
The scene near Highway 90 and Dorris Street, typically a bustling corridor, became a somber reminder of the fragility of life. Neighbors, shaken by the violence, are left to wonder about the safety of their streets. The SAPD has called on the community for help, urging anyone with information to step forward. Tips can be shared directly with the SAPD Homicide Division or anonymously through Crime Stoppers, as authorities work to bring justice to Johnny Montoya and the other victims.
As San Antonio mourns, the search for answers continues, with the hope that those responsible will be brought to light and that peace can be restored to a grieving community.