Kayla Josephine Salas, 18, was shot and killed on October 10, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. near Kenwood Park at the intersection of Howard and Dean Streets after Kayla and her mother met two Hispanic males, possibly in their late teens. Shots were fired and the two men ran off. Kayla and her mother pursued them by car; at the end of the street one of the suspects fired multiple rounds at the vehicle. A bullet struck the front windshield, ricocheted, and fatally struck Kayla while she sat in the passenger seat. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.

In the weeks after the shooting a 15-year-old male was arrested and charged with Kayla’s murder. At a detention hearing a probation officer described the teen’s prior contacts with the court, outstanding warrants for murder and aggravated assault, and ongoing behavioral issues while detained. The judge ordered the teen to remain in custody, citing concerns about public safety and his behavior. Kayla’s family remembered her as caring, selfless and devoted to her relatives and pets. The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the events that night, please share what was seen or heard.