On January 25, 2021, 15-year-old Marqhael Ross of San Antonio went to a home in the 500 block of Belcross near West Commerce Street and was killed after a confrontation with 20-year-old Zachary Vargas. Surveillance footage shows Ross approached Vargas in the front yard, a physical struggle over a gun ensued, the firearm discharged to the ground during the struggle, both fell, and Vargas then stood, pointed the gun at Ross while Ross was on the ground, fired a shot that missed, and later shot Ross in the back as Ross fled on foot. Ross died at University Hospital.

Vargas was arrested and charged with murder; he had earlier faced aggravated kidnapping charges and was later charged with possession of a prohibited substance while in jail. In court Vargas pleaded no contest to the aggravated kidnapping and murder charges and, under a plea deal, received concurrent 30-year prison terms with eligibility for parole in 15 years; other charges were dismissed as part of the deal. The surveillance footage was a key piece of evidence that drew attention to the case.

Did anyone in the neighborhood see Marqhael or Vargas that day or have additional footage or information about the front-yard altercation?