Brandon Lamar Caldwell, 20, was fatally shot on January 22, 2023, at about 6:45 p.m. at the Ivy Apartments in the 4500 block of Lavender Lane in San Antonio. He had gone to the complex to visit his ex-girlfriend and became involved in a minor physical altercation with her current boyfriend. After the confrontation he walked toward his van, realized he had lost some jewelry, and returned to search. As he was heading back to his vehicle, an unknown assailant fired multiple shots from the side of the apartment building, striking Caldwell. Emergency Medical Services pronounced him dead at the scene.

The San Antonio Police Department continues to investigate. No arrests have been announced and the shooter’s identity remains unknown. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest, and tips can be called to 210-224-7867 or submitted anonymously via the P3 Tips app or the Crime Stoppers website. Caldwell was born August 8, 2002, in San Antonio and worked at a local McDonald’s with his mother; he was remembered as a dedicated basketball player and a positive presence at work.

If anyone who lived near the Ivy Apartments that evening or who saw suspicious activity around 6:45 p.m. on January 22, 2023, has information, please contact SAPD or Crime Stoppers.