Jared Birden was 19 when he was shot and killed on January 25, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas. The shooting took place near the 4000 block of Southcross Boulevard in front of the Saddlebrook Apartments after an argument involving an associate of Melvin D. Price. Price admitted he shot Birden multiple times and was later charged in Birden’s murder as part of a broader violent spree tied to gang activity.

Family remembered Birden as a young man who wanted to become an engineer and was working toward a better future. His mother spoke publicly during the proceedings and said she did not want to harbor hate for the person who killed her son, even offering to be a supportive presence for him.

If anyone knew Jared, saw the area that night, or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, please share what you know.