SAN ANTONIO — Two deadly shootings just a day a part in San Antonio are underscoring a troubling rise in domestic violence during the holiday season nationwide.

As city leaders and advocates warn of increasing risks this time of year, they’re urging the community to know the signs and where to turn for help.

On Thursday night, San Antonio police responded to an apartment complex along the 20000 block of Stone Oak Parkway , where officers found Julie Katherine Harrell shot to death. A man at the scene identified as Vernon Andrew Bonillas Jr., died from what investigators say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

We will continue working closely with community partners to expand resources, promote early intervention, and ensure that every resident has access to safety, dignity, and suppo

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