Mikey Valdes, Albert Cisneros Jr Obituary – Authorities have identified the victims of the fatal shooting at Market Square as Mikey Valdes, aged 18, and Albert Cisneros Jr, aged 20. In the early hours of Sunday, a shooting incident occurred at Fiesta de los Reyes in the historic market square of San Antonio. Gunshots were heard from Margarita Alley, where two individuals engaged in a shootout amidst a crowd of people.
Law enforcement officers exchanged fire with the 18-year-old suspect, resulting in his demise. The 18-year-old allegedly shot the 20-year-old multiple times, causing his death. The deceased 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 20-year-old passed away at a nearby medical facility.
San Antonio Police Chief McManus stated, “Both victims were young males who were armed and engaged in gunfire with each other. Two firearms were recovered at the scene, one near the deceased individual and the other in close proximity to the injured victim.”
This tragic incident led to injuries of four bystanders, with two receiving medical treatment at a hospital for non-life-threatening wounds and the other two being treated at the scene. Despite the shooting, the spirit of Fiesta remained strong as locals continued to attend Fiesta De Los Reyes the following night for its closing day.