John Ryan Burton, a 35-year-old Coast Guard veteran, was fatally shot outside his San Antonio apartment on January 29, 2019. The San Antonio Police Department responded to a shots-fired call about 4:30 a.m.

No arrests have been made in connection with Burton’s death and the investigation is still open. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Burton’s family describes him as kind and caring, proud of his service, and they are pursuing answers; they and their legal representatives have also raised questions about security at the apartment complex and the possibility of a negligent security claim.

Anyone with information about that early-morning shooting or who knew Burton is asked to come forward.