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Jury Acquits San Antonio Officers in Controversial Shooting Case

11/11/2025

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A Bexar County jury acquitted three former San Antonio police officers—Eleazar Alejandro, Alfred Flores, and Nathaniel Villalobos—of all charges in Melissa Perez's 2023 shooting death.
This case marked the first time Bexar County officers faced on-duty murder charges.
The trial lasted a month.
The defense claimed self-defense as Perez approached with a hammer.
The San Antonio Police Officers' Association criticized the District Attorney's Office for alleged misconduct during the trial.

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A Bexar County jury acquitted three former San Antonio police officers—Eleazar Alejandro, Alfred Flores, and Nathaniel Villalobos—of all charges in Melissa Perez's 2023 shooting death.
This case marked the first time Bexar County officers faced on-duty murder charges.
The trial lasted a month.
The defense claimed self-defense as Perez approached with a hammer.
The San Antonio Police Officers' Association criticized the District Attorney's Office for alleged misconduct during the trial.