Alleged Market Square Fiesta shooter was out on $35,000 bond

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Fiesta Market Square Shooting News

Suspect Mikey Valdez,Out On Bond,San Antonio Crime News

One of the two men San Antonio police identified as suspects in last weekend's Market Square shooting was released on bond for other felony charges roughly two weeks before the incident, court records show.

Mikey Valdez, 18, was arrested on felony charges including theft of vehicle, unauthorized use of a vehicle and unlawful carrying of a weapon earlier this month, according to court records.

One of the two men San Antonio police identified as suspects in last weekend's Market Square shooting was released on bond for other felony charges roughly two weeks before the incident, court records show.of opening fire at each other as Fiesta celebrations wound down early Sunday morning. Police on the scene reportedly fired on and killed Valdez, who died at the scene.

The other suspected shooter, Albert Cisneros, 20, later expired from his injuries at a local hospital, according to police, who said Cisneros was struck but Valdez's fire. Four women between the ages of 23 and 36 were also injured during the incident. Indeed, SAPD arrested Valdez April 10 on allegations that he stole items out of cars from Northside shopping centers, according to court documents. He was arrested and charged with three felonies, including theft of a vehicle, unauthorized use of a vehicle and unlawful carrying of a weapon.Valdez was bailed out the next day on bonds totaling $35,000, court records show.Since 1986, the SA Current has served as the free, independent voice of San Antonio, and we want to keep it that way.

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