On August 1, 2024, at about 3 a.m., 18-year-old Xavier Jason Skelton was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the 200 block of Carranza Street on San Antonio’s Southwest Side. Family members reported that an unidentified vehicle pulled up in front of their residence, Skelton was pushed out, and the vehicle sped away. Emergency responders took him to a local hospital, where he died.

Police recovered a single shell casing at the scene but could not determine whether the shooting happened there. The block lacked surveillance cameras and no witnesses have come forward, leaving key circumstances unclear. Authorities have not identified any suspects or a motive. Neighbors say gunfire has become more frequent and expressed concern about safety in the area.

Anyone with information about Xavier Skelton or the events on Carranza Street is asked to contact the San Antonio Police Department.