Texas Man Charged with Murder After Woman Found Shot in Roadway

Topline: Police believe a domestic disturbance happened between the victim and the suspect.
Published: December 30, 2024 12:21 pm ET
Joansy San Pendro (via KMID/KPEJ)
Joansy San Pendro (via KMID/KPEJ)

A Texas man has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old woman last week.

According to KMID/KPEJ, police officers responded to reports of gunfire around 1:09 p.m. on Friday, December 27, and later discovered a deceased 29-year-old woman in the roadway of the 1600 block of Young Street, in Big Spring, Texas.

Police believe a domestic disturbance happened between the victim and 41-year-old Joansy San Pendro.

Investigators also believe San Pendro shot the woman in her residence before chasing her outside, where he continued shooting her.

San Pendro was reportedly located at a nearby residence on an arrest warrant for the murder of the woman, whose identity has not been released.

This investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Texas Man Charged with Murder After Woman Found Shot in Roadway

Police believe a domestic disturbance happened between the victim and the suspect.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 30, 2024 12:21 pm ET
Image
Joansy San Pendro (via KMID/KPEJ)

A Texas man has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old woman last week.

According to KMID/KPEJ, police officers responded to reports of gunfire around 1:09 p.m. on Friday, December 27, and later discovered a deceased 29-year-old woman in the roadway of the 1600 block of Young Street, in Big Spring, Texas.

Police believe a domestic disturbance happened between the victim and 41-year-old Joansy San Pendro.

Investigators also believe San Pendro shot the woman in her residence before chasing her outside, where he continued shooting her.

San Pendro was reportedly located at a nearby residence on an arrest warrant for the murder of the woman, whose identity has not been released.

This investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.

Texas Man Charged with Murder After Woman Found Shot in Roadway

Police believe a domestic disturbance happened between the victim and the suspect.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 30, 2024 12:21 pm ET
Image
Joansy San Pendro (via KMID/KPEJ)

A Texas man has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old woman last week.

According to KMID/KPEJ, police officers responded to reports of gunfire around 1:09 p.m. on Friday, December 27, and later discovered a deceased 29-year-old woman in the roadway of the 1600 block of Young Street, in Big Spring, Texas.

Police believe a domestic disturbance happened between the victim and 41-year-old Joansy San Pendro.

Investigators also believe San Pendro shot the woman in her residence before chasing her outside, where he continued shooting her.

San Pendro was reportedly located at a nearby residence on an arrest warrant for the murder of the woman, whose identity has not been released.

This investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.