Sally Vasquez, 40, was killed in a drive-by shooting at her home in the 900 block of Burton Avenue on the South Side of San Antonio in the early hours of Friday, April 3, 2026. At least one person in a white vehicle, possibly a Toyota Prius, opened fire on the house; a bullet passed through the walls and struck Vasquez in the head. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene and the Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Several people were inside the residence when the shooting occurred; none were injured. Police found numerous bullet holes in the room where Vasquez was found and recovered multiple shell casings outside. Witnesses told investigators an argument with an unknown person had taken place outside the home shortly before the shooting, and the white vehicle was seen fleeing the area. No arrests have been made and the San Antonio Police Department’s investigation is ongoing.

Vasquez’s obituary described her as a resilient woman who cared for nine children and two grandchildren and who cherished family traditions. If anyone saw a white Prius or other vehicle leaving Burton Avenue that night or has information about the argument before the shooting, please contact investigators.