SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is offering a $20,000 reward to help solve the 2010 shooting death of a 20-year-old man on the Northeast Side.
Eric Mendoza, a young man with a bright future ahead of him, was tragically shot and killed while driving his truck in the early hours of October 21, 2010. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. in the 5000 block of Village Path, as reported by the San Antonio Police Department.
According to police, multiple residents reported hearing a series of gunshots followed by the sound of a vehicle speeding away from the scene. When neighbors emerged from their homes to investigate, they discovered Mendoza’s truck had collided with several parked vehicles before coming to a halt.
Upon arrival, officers found Mendoza unresponsive in his vehicle. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. This heartbreaking event left the community in shock, and to date, authorities have stated that there were no witnesses to the shooting itself, complicating the investigation.
In an effort to bring justice for Eric Mendoza and his family, Crime Stoppers has announced a guaranteed reward of $20,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case. This reward will remain available until July 14, 2031, highlighting the organization’s commitment to solving this tragedy.
Individuals with information regarding the case are encouraged to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP, texting “Tip 127 plus your tip” to CRIMES (274637), or by using the P3 Tips app. Importantly, all tipsters can remain anonymous, allowing them to provide crucial information without fear of repercussion.
As the investigation continues, the community holds onto hope that someone will step forward with the information needed to solve this case and honor the memory of Eric Mendoza, a life cut short far too soon.
