Last week, a somber event took place in the affluent San Antonio suburb of Shavano Park, Texas. A prominent lawyer, Jerry Hernandez, aged 61, and his wife Sonia, aged 52, were discovered deceased in their $1.6 million residence on August 21st.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office has determined that Jerry Hernandez's death was a result of homicide, while Sonia Hernandez's death was ruled a suicide. The tragic discovery was made after authorities responded to reports of gunshots in the vicinity early in the morning.
Law enforcement officials have indicated that the case is being treated as an apparent murder-suicide. The couple leaves behind a 25-year-old daughter who now faces the heartbreaking loss of both her parents.
With a legal career spanning over three decades, Jerry Hernandez was a well-respected figure in the legal community. In 2017, he was recognized as a Top Personal Injury Lawyer by S.A. Scene Magazine. The law firm where he worked expressed profound sadness at the news and extended their sympathies to the Hernandez family.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing search for additional suspects in connection with the incident. As of now, no further details surrounding the circumstances of the deaths have been disclosed to the public.
This tragic event has left the community in shock and mourning. The Hernandez family, friends, and colleagues are grappling with the sudden loss of two individuals who were deeply embedded in the fabric of their community.
