On September 30, 2023, at about 2 a.m., San Marcos police found 41-year-old Nathaniel Lamart Hudson dead inside an apartment at the Mission Trail complex on Highway 123. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds; visible bullet holes in the dining area and several shell casings were noted, and officers reported he had been shot multiple times at close range.

Investigators say the shooting followed a verbal dispute between Hudson and 18-year-old Ray Robert Saenz Jr, who was in a relationship with Hudson’s child’s mother. Authorities allege Saenz shot Hudson from about 10 to 15 feet and fled. An anonymous tip led to a confession reported to have been made in a group setting, and on October 10, 2023, U.S. Marshals arrested Saenz in Austin after a brief foot pursuit. He was booked in Hays County on a murder charge with bond set at $750,000 and remains in custody awaiting trial.

Hudson’s family described him as a loving son, brother, and father of eight. His mother, Sheree Hudson, spoke of profound grief and said she forgives Saenz while seeking justice for her son. Does anyone have information about the night of September 30 or the people at Mission Trail who might help fill in gaps about what led to the shooting?