Victim killed in hail of gunfire identified, search for the suspects continues

SAN ANTONIO – Officials have identified the man who was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting where suspects fired over 80 rounds.

According to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 31-year-old Justin Charles Cline, who died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.

He was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. Police are still searching for the suspects.

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Police say that Cline was killed during a targeted attack just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, on Center Street between North Walters and North Gevers Streets.

Witnesses reported hearing the gunfire and saw a black sedan leaving the scene. Police believe two different weapons were used in the shooting, including a “high-powered” rifle, based on the recovered shell casings.

The hail of bullets also struck two homes and a vehicle in the area. No arrests have been made so far. Authorities continue to investigate what led up to the attack.