Alek Pacheco, age 20

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Lost to gun violence on July 19, 2025 in San Marcos, Texas.

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FOX 7 Austin: San Marcos deadly shooting suspect in custody; investigation continues
FOX 7 Austin: Search for suspect underway after deadly shooting in San Marcos
KEYE: San Marcos police searching for additional suspect & witness after deadly shooting
FOX 7 Austin: 2 dead, 1 injured after deadly shooting in San Marcos; 1 arrested, 1 still at large
wfaa.com: San Marcos police arrest 19-year-old accused of double-homicide, now looking for another suspect and possible witness
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/san-marcos/2-dead-after-overnight-shooting-in-san-marcos/
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/fatal-shooting-san-marcos-20776523.php
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Also killed was:

Anthony Barrera, age 24

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