Disputes over people staying on and visiting a vacant East Side lot ended in a deadly shooting last month, and a man now faces a murder charge.

Simon Sanchez, 43, is charged with murder in connection with the death of 27-year-old Leonard Casias on Oct. 12, 2025, according to an arrest affidavit.

San Antonio police had responded to reports of a shooting around 11:40 p.m. in the 600 block of Jenull Avenue.

When police arrived, the affidavit states that officers found Casias on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

A Crime Stoppers release issued earlier this week seeking information on the shooting formally identified Casias.

A 32-year-old woman sustained injuries to her hand attempting to shield Casias during the shooting, according to the

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