Early Saturday morning, July 19, 2025, a deadly shooting occurred near Texas State University in San Marcos, at the intersection of San Antonio and Guadalupe Streets, a popular nightlife area known as The Square

Early Saturday morning, July 19, 2025, a deadly shooting occurred near Texas State University in San Marcos, at the intersection of San Antonio and Guadalupe Streets, a popular nightlife area known as The Square

Victims

• Anthony Barrera (24): Pronounced dead at the scene

• Alek Pacheco (20): Succumbed to injuries at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital around 2:17 a.m.

• A third victim sustained a grazing wound to the foot and was treated and released

What Sparked the Violence

Police state the altercation began with a fight over a stolen necklace:

1. A confrontation between Barrera and the husband of a married woman Barrera was dating.

2. A third person joined and punched Barrera.

3. A fourth individual forcibly removed Barrera’s necklace.

4. At that moment, gunfire erupted—roughly eight shots within two seconds, striking three people

Suspects & Arrests

• Jermiah Jayden Tobias (19): Arrested around 8 p.m. Saturday, July 19. He faces two counts of capital murder and one count of aggravated assault. Tobias was previously out on bond for weapons and drug charges

• Avery Saul Bowman Jr. (19): Named by authorities as a second suspect. He remains at large, and police are actively seeking tips on his whereabouts Multiple tips have reportedly come in, but Bowman Jr. is still not in custody.

Several others matching descriptions were briefly detained, including the married woman’s husband, but it remains unclear what charges—if any—they may face

Police Response & Public Safety

San Marcos PD has stated there is no ongoing threat to the public, though officers temporarily closed off the area around 1:30–3 a.m. to investigate
Both San Marcos PD and Texas State University urge anyone with information—especially videos or photos—to contact the San Marcos Police Department at 512‑753‑2108

Investigation Status

• Authorities have obtained video footage showing the fight and shooting sequence

• A capital murder warrant has been issued for Avery Bowman Jr.

• Investigators continue interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence as the case develops.

Summary

• Fatal shooting occurred July 19, 2025 (~1:30 a.m.) near campus.

• Two men were killed, one injured.

• Tobias arrested; Bowman Jr. remains wanted.

• Motive appears tied to a fight and stolen necklace.

• Authorities confirm no larger threats, but investigation ongoing.

Do you want updates on Avery Bowman Jr.’s arrest, legal proceedings against Tobias, or tips for staying safe around campus nightlife areas?