Man hunted down by armed suspects, beaten and killed over $12K in drug money

Man hunted down by armed suspects, beaten and killed over $12K in drug money by Christopher Hoffman Tue, November 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM Updated Tue, November 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM 6 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Mark Anthony Moran, Carlos Alvidrez Jr. and Matthew Doria. (PHOTOS: Bexar County Sheriff's Office) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Bexar County Capital murder Kidnapping Drug money Armed suspects Surveillance video West Side Javier Salazar SAN ANTONIO — A 37-year-old man was kidnapped, beaten and chased down a West Side street by armed suspects before being forced into an SUV, shot and dumped along a Bexar County road in what investigators believe was a deadly act of revenge over $12,000 in stolen drug money. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar revealed disturbing new details Tuesday about the September killing of Jaime Adolfo Rodriguez, announcing two additional capital murder charges in a case that has now led to five arrests. Carlos Alvarez, 36, and Mark Anthony Moran, 39, were already behind bars on aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges. Both are now facing additional capital murder charges, with bonds set at $1 million each. RELATED: Man arrested for failure to report after severely injured man found shot dead The investigation began Sept. 6 when Rodriguez's body was discovered along the side of the road at 8013 New Sulphur Springs Road. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office determined he died from a gunshot wound to the torso. At first, investigators had little information about what happened or who was responsible. But as detectives began piecing together Rodriguez's final hours, they uncovered what Salazar described as a violent retaliation over stolen drug money. It appeared that Mr. Rodriguez had actually ripped somebody off for drug money," Salazar said, explaining that approximately $12,000 had allegedly been stolen. "And this murder was done in retribution for that. Investigators believe Rodriguez was lured to a home in the 500 block of Arbor Place on the West Side on the evening of Sept. 5, just hours before his body was discovered. What happened next was partially captured by surveillance cameras belonging to nearby homeowners, giving investigators a chilling look at the violence that unfolded. RELATED: Victim found dead with 'signs of trauma' identified, investigation continues Salazar said Rodriguez was initially beaten but managed to break away from his attackers and run down the street. His attempt to escape was short-lived as the armed suspects chased him. From having seen the video myself, at one point he was, you know, beaten initially. He broke and ran, and they chased him down the street with guns," Salazar said. The suspects eventually caught Rodriguez and brought him back, where the beating continued before he was forced into a waiting SUV. "They were able to get him back into custody, I guess, so to speak," Salazar said. "They walked him back, beat him some more, forced him into the SUV." Investigators believe Rodriguez was shot while inside the vehicle, although Salazar acknowledged there were several separate incidents during the attack that detectives are still working to piece together. "At this point, we believe that he was shot, actually shot in that SUV, and then subsequently dumped on Sulphur Springs Road," Salazar said. The sheriff credited surveillance footage provided by residents near the Arbor Place home with helping investigators identify those believed to be responsible. He emphasized that the homeowners voluntarily shared their recordings, providing evidence that helped move the investigation forward. It was like home surveillance that we were able to develop after the fact," Salazar said. "We're thankful to those folks that were able to share that video with us. You know, not everybody has to do that, but these folks felt a certain responsibility, and we're thankful for it. Three suspects had previously been arrested in connection with Rodriguez's death. Francisco Garza, 39, and Amanda Garza, 40, were booked on aggravated kidnapping charges, while Matthew Doria, 33, was booked on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated kidnapping and capital murder charges. The latest developments came after investigators obtained additional capital murder warrants for Alvarez and Moran, who were already being held in the Bexar County Jail on related charges. Salazar said investigators believe all five suspects were present during the incident and actively participated in the crime, although detectives are still working to determine precisely what each person did. "From what we can gather at this point, all five of them were in the area and all five of them actively participated," Salazar said. The sheriff also acknowledged that investigators are not ruling out the possibility that others may have played a role in Rodriguez's kidnapping and killing. "Right now, what we have is direct information to these five being involved," Salazar said. "But again, it wouldn't surprise me that there may be others out there that we haven't heard about yet." He explained that even someone who played a relatively minor role could provide information that helps investigators develop a more complete understanding of what happened. "We think we've got everybody," Salazar said. "But again, it's always a distinct possibility there may be more involved." The alleged motive has also raised questions about whether the killing was connected to a larger criminal organization. When asked whether investigators had identified any connection to organized criminal activity, Salazar said there was not enough evidence to publicly link the killing to a particular group. Right now we don't have much link to a particular criminal organization," Salazar said. "I mean, obviously, when you're talking about $12,000 in drug money being in one place at one time, it's pretty obvious that there's some sort of organization that's involved. For now, the sheriff said investigators are continuing to follow the evidence and are hoping additional witnesses or people with information will come forward. All five suspects remain in the Bexar County Jail, and Salazar indicated their bonds are substantial. "We don't anticipate them getting out anytime soon," he said. "They've all got pretty high bonds." Despite the arrests, investigators believe there may still be information that could help clarify the events leading to Rodriguez's death. Anyone with information about the killing is urged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at (210) 335-6000, email [email protected] or submit a tip through the Bexar County Sheriff's Office app. Trending Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet I-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. Two adults, three children killed after vehicle goes off bridge near I-10 in Seguin A single-vehicle crash near FM 725 and Interstate 10 prompted road closures in Seguin on Sunday afternoon, according to the Seguin Police Department.In a traffic alert posted to Facebook, police said at 1:30 p.m. on Suspect allegedly stalked ex-girlfriend, tracked her vehicle, and struck her with dumbbell A San Antonio police detective is seeking an arrest warrant for a 34-year-old man accused of stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend, including messages that said, “I’ll kill you I should just run right into your EXCLUSIVE: 7-year-old American girl killed by gunfire from Mexican police helicopter SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A 7-year-old American girl was killed by a bullet fired from a Mexican state police helicopter during a security operation in Matamoros, Me Bob Mills, founder of Bob Mills Furniture, dies at 79 years old