Suspect in Fatal Shooting at Gas Station Claims Verbal Racism from Victim – SAPD

A tragic incident unfolded at an east-side gas station in San Antonio, where a 20-year-old man has confessed to shooting and killing a 41-year-old victim. The suspect, Jekierin Walker, claimed that he was subjected to racial slurs by the victim before the deadly altercation, according to authorities.

San Antonio Police Department officers swiftly responded to the gas station, located on the 4600 block of FM 78, near Binz-Engleman Road, after receiving reports of gunfire around 1 p.m. on Monday. Upon their arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of the victim, later identified as Stefan Volkmann by the local medical examiner.

Police investigations revealed that Walker had approached multiple individuals, including Volkmann, asking for money. However, the situation took a grim turn when the victim allegedly directed racial slurs at Walker, who then responded by shooting him multiple times.

While being apprehended by law enforcement, Walker disclosed to news media present at the scene that he had also been subjected to racial slurs. When asked if he felt any remorse, he visibly shook his head. However, a close friend of Volkmann’s family, Stephanie Nemec, disputed the portrayal of the victim as a racist, asserting that the focus should be on his grieving family, particularly his mother, who witnessed the tragic incident unfold.

Nemec emphasized that Volkmann was, in fact, a caring parent solely responsible for raising his 16-year-old son. The victim was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

Walker, who notably remained at the scene, cooperated with law enforcement and admitted to the shooting, is now expected to face murder charges. As investigations continue, this remains a developing story, with further details yet to emerge.

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