Arthur Curtis Thomas Jr., 16, was fatally shot in the early hours of September 16, 2025, in a Converse neighborhood and later died after crashing a stolen vehicle on the 8100 block of Steep Valley. A homeowner heard the collision around 3:30 a.m., found Thomas wounded in the car and attempted to help before deputies arrived. The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide from gunshot wounds.

Investigators say Thomas was shot inside or near the vehicle, then drove at an estimated 70 to 80 miles per hour before losing control and wrecking a few houses down. Deputies found signs of a nearby gunfight: two upstairs windows at a nearby residence were shattered and a handgun was recovered in the yard. Detectives obtained a search warrant for that home and questioned multiple people, including minors and an 18-year-old woman described as having a relationship with Thomas, while probing whether a feud linked Thomas to occupants there and whether a phone-tracking app played a role in locating him.

As of October 22, 2025, deputies had announced detentions but no arrests or charges; the investigation remains open. If anyone knew Arthur, his movements that night, or the people living on the block, please share information with investigators.