Man Killed Outside San Antonio Bar Identified by Medical Examiner

Man Killed Outside San Antonio Bar Identified by Medical Examiner

Man Fatally Shot Outside West Side Bar After Altercation

SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who was killed in what city police are calling the first homicide of 2026. The victim, 37‑year‑old Marcus Allen Robinson Tynes, was shot in the head outside a West Side bar early Thursday, January 1, 2026, following a reported fight, authorities said.

San Antonio police officers were dispatched just before 2:30 a.m. to the 9200 block of Potranco Road, where a crowd had gathered outside a bar on the city’s West Side. Emergency responders located Tynes suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigation Underway by SAPD

Police said the shooting followed an altercation involving the victim and others at the bar. Detectives with the San Antonio Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are investigating the circumstances that led to the gunfire and working to identify any suspects. As of the latest update, no arrests had been announced. Officials encouraged anyone with information about the case to contact SAPD or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of San Antonio.

Authorities noted that the fight appeared to have drawn a crowd before shots were fired outside the business. Neighbors and bar patrons in the area said they heard the disturbance and shortly thereafter heard gunshots that prompted several 911 calls to police. Law enforcement officials have not yet released a description of a suspect or indicated whether the victim and those involved were known to one another prior to the incident.

Community Reaction and Safety Concerns

The shooting, which occurred during late‑night hours on New Year’s Day, raised concerns among local residents and business owners about public safety near nightlife venues. Some neighbors in the West Side community said they were saddened by the loss and called for increased police presence to help deter violent altercations. Others emphasized the need for patrons to de‑escalate disputes before they turn deadly.

San Antonio officials have also reiterated that while nightlife districts often draw large crowds, violence remains an exception rather than the norm, and that public cooperation with law enforcement is crucial in solving crimes and bringing justice for victims. Authorities continue to review surveillance footage and interview witnesses who were in the area at the time of the shooting that resulted in Tynes’ death.