Elizabeth Mercedes Villalobos, 28, was killed by a gunshot to the torso in the early morning of August 14, 2025, inside an apartment at the Encore SoFlo complex at 326 South Flores Street in downtown San Antonio. Police were called shortly after 4:30 a.m.; emergency personnel pronounced her dead at the scene and the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed the cause as a gunshot wound to the torso.

Investigators found several firearms, including long guns, in the ground-floor apartment. The only other person reported inside was Joseph Chacon, identified as being in a relationship with Villalobos. Early accounts said the rifle was being handled and was allegedly tossed into the air before discharging; Chacon told police Villalobos’ finger became caught on the trigger as it came down. Detectives processed the scene and initially described the death as appearing accidental but continued a criminal investigation. Chacon was arrested and booked on a manslaughter charge; on August 19, 2025, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office rejected the manslaughter case pending further investigation, and no prosecution had followed by that date.

Villalobos’ obituary described her work in restaurant service while pursuing a nursing degree, her love of volleyball and travel, and a close bond with her nephew Augustine. Who has information about what happened that morning at the Encore SoFlo apartment?