Sara Silva, 31, was fatally shot on October 13, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas, during a domestic incident at her mother’s home. Silva had recently begun working as a teacher at La Petite Academy and was remembered by family as kind, loving, and passionate about dancing and singing.

According to family accounts, the gunfire followed an argument between Silva and her boyfriend, Evan Aaron Held, who had recently been released from jail. Silva’s brother David said their mother heard Held yelling and opened the back door to intervene; Held allegedly shot Silva when she tried to close the door. Held fled but was later arrested and charged with murder and is awaiting trial as the investigation continues.

The family says they hope Silva’s death will raise awareness about intimate partner violence and help others recognize signs of abuse before it escalates. If anyone knew Sara or has information about the case, please share what you know with investigators.