Two Texas men are currently in custody for allegedly transforming a San Antonio residence into a bullet-riddled scene, firing an estimated 20 to 25 rounds from high-powered firearms. The incident resulted in the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl and left several of her family members wounded, according to local law enforcement.
The Bexar County Sheriff, Javier Salazar, revealed during a press briefing on Friday that five family members were shot during the incident. The young victim, MaryAnn, was fatally wounded almost immediately after a bullet struck her head. Salazar also noted that the front door of the residence was riddled with so many bullet holes that it resembled “Swiss cheese.”
The two suspects, Bryan Salazar, 20, and Isaiah Perales, 19, were apprehended in connection with the May 2024 shooting in Windsor Hollow. Both men were allegedly captured on surveillance footage firing multiple rounds from their Draco-style firearms into the victim’s home.
Sheriff Salazar described the incident as a “calculated act” and a case that will be remembered. Local reports suggest that law enforcement believes the shooting was a retaliatory act following another shooting that occurred two weeks prior, in which a relative of Bryan Salazar, Xavier Perez, was killed.
According to the authorities, Bryan Salazar and Perales allegedly stole an Infiniti Q50 just days after Perez’s death. They reportedly used this vehicle to conduct surveillance on MaryAnn’s home before carrying out the shooting.
Both suspects are facing multiple charges, including capital murder, two counts of injury to a child, and eight counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. These charges fall under Texas’ new “mass shooting” statute.
The young victim’s parents and two siblings were also shot during the incident. Following the announcement of Salazar’s arrest and charges, the girl’s mother expressed her relief and anticipation for justice on social media.