Jessica Villanueva Death: 22-Year-Old Woman Killed in Suspected Murder-Suicide Attempt in San Antonio, TX

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Jessica Aileen Villanueva, 22, has been identified as the woman killed in a suspected domestic-violence shooting in Bexar County, near San Antonio. Her death on Wednesday evening, October 14, 2026, is the subject of an ongoing law enforcement investigation.

According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly before 5 p.m. to a home in the 7600 block of Overview Place, near Farm-to-Market Road 78 and Crestway Drive. The homeowner reportedly called 911 after returning home and discovering his son and Villanueva with gunshot wounds to their upper bodies.

Sheriff Javier Salazar said investigators believe the 22-year-old man shot Villanueva before turning the gun on himself. Jessica was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office classified her death as a homicide.

The man was transported to a hospital in grave condition. As of the latest reports on Thursday, October 15, he remained alive, and authorities had not announced a further update on his condition.

Investigators believe the couple were in a relationship and that Villanueva had been visiting from a college outside the San Antonio area. The homeowner reportedly told investigators that the couple had called him approximately 30 minutes before he arrived home. Authorities said they had not received previous domestic-violence reports associated with the residence.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting. Because the surviving man remains hospitalized, the case is being described as a suspected murder-suicide attempt rather than a confirmed murder-suicide.

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Jessica’s death has brought renewed attention to the devastating consequences of domestic violence. Further information about her life and memorial arrangements may be shared by her family when available.

Disclaimer: This article is based on published reporting and information attributed to law enforcement. The investigation remains ongoing, and details may change as authorities release additional findings.