Ricky Bernal Jr., 22, was shot and killed near his home on Big Leaf Road close to Old Pleasanton Road in Atascosa County, Texas, on August 19, 2023. Neighbors heard gunfire and found Bernal bleeding in the yard; he died of a single gunshot wound despite emergency treatment. Investigators identified multiple suspects in the case.

On September 7, 2023, 20-year-old Joseph Saiz was arrested on a failure to report a felony charge that was later upgraded to murder; authorities alleged Saiz was the primary shooter and he had previously stayed on Bernal’s property. On September 19, 2023, 18-year-old Cason Cash Raymond was arrested at a south San Antonio apartment complex and charged with murder. On August 21, 2023, 19-year-old Kobey Torres Coronado was arrested after a high-speed chase and charged with evading arrest with a vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, theft of a firearm, and evading arrest on foot; investigators are examining his connection to the primary suspects. Bernal was a young father and his family delivered emotional impact statements at later court proceedings.

If anyone knew Ricky, his movements that night, or has information about the people arrested, please come forward with what was seen or heard.