Sonny Salvador Vidales Jr., a 15-year-old from San Antonio, was shot and killed at his home on the city’s South Side on September 22, 2018. Initial police reports said Sonny was shot outside, but his family said he was inside and was shot through a bedroom window; his mother, Christine Vidales, believes someone approached the window and targeted him. He came out of his room and collapsed in front of his 3-year-old sister and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators reported Sonny was in the process of selling a stolen gun when the shooting occurred. Nineteen-year-old Alonzo Cantu was arrested on suspicion of shooting Sonny; detectives say he had arranged to buy the weapon, and after receiving it allegedly shot Sonny. Cantu was charged with murder.

Sonny’s family describe him as a loving, protective brother with a gregarious personality who liked to prank his younger sisters and make people laugh. The investigation remains active and the family seeks justice. If anyone knew Sonny, his routine, or saw activity near his home that morning, please come forward with information.