A man was arrested Monday in connection with a Southwest Side robbery that escalated into a shootout and left two teenagers dead, according to an arrest warrant. Christian Nathaniel Lopez, 19, faces one count of capital murder by terroristic threat and one count of tampering with physical evidence, Bexar County court records show.

Shootout Details

San Antonio police officers responded to the shooting at approximately 6:30 p.m. on June 23 in the 9100 block of Excellence Drive, which is an apartment complex located near Southwest Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old boy, identified as Michael Alvarez, Jr., dead from apparent gunshot wounds, the warrant said.

The officers also located a 16-year-old suspect, identified in the warrant as Jeremiah Delgado, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. According to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office, Alvarez died of two gunshot wounds: one to his head and another in his neck. The office also said Delgado died of a gunshot wound to his chest.

Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from the apartment complex that showed a vehicle arriving. Lopez was seen exiting the front passenger seat and approached Alvarez near the front of the vehicle. Moments later, Delgado — armed with a gun — then approached Alvarez from behind while wearing a mask and gloves, according to court documents.

The footage showed Delgado pointed the gun at Alvarez’s back. Delgado and Lopez acted “in concert” as they attempted to rob Alvarez, the affidavit states. At some point, investigators said Alvarez allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Delgado. During an exchange of gunfire, court documents said Lopez was also shot.

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