_DEADLY CRASH FOLLOWING POLICE PURSUIT CLAIMS LIFE OF 43-YEAR-OLD PRISCILLA GAITON OBITUARY, DEATH; 19-YEAR-OLD ETHAN GONZALES FACES CHARGES AFTER ATTEMPTING TO FLEE SCENE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS_
A tragic sequence of events unfolded early Saturday morning in San Antonio, Texas, resulting in the death of 43-year-old Priscilla Gaiton. The incident began with a shooting call on Woodlake Parkway, where San Antonio police officers found 25-year-old Jennifer Rodriguez with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite being transported to a hospital, Rodriguez was pronounced dead.
_INCIDENT ESCALATES INTO POLICE PURSUIT_
The situation took a deadly turn when Gaiton’s vehicle fled the scene of the shooting. San Antonio police officers were alerted that Gaiton was being pursued by a deputy from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). The deputy, who was on patrol in east Bexar County, had heard gunshots and observed Gaiton driving at a high rate of speed.
_HIGH-SPEED CHASE ENDS IN FATAL CRASH_
Gaiton’s vehicle drove around a parking lot before reentering Walzem Road and speeding toward Interstate 35. However, as Gaiton approached the I-35 access road, she lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a light pole. The collision caused significant damage to her car, ripping off the driver’s side door and ejecting Gaiton from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
_INVESTIGATION REVEALS CONNECTIONS AND NEW LEADS_
At the crash site, BCSO deputies recovered an AK-style rifle with a live round in the chamber inside Gaiton’s car, as well as a fully loaded magazine found near the crash scene. Authorities later revealed that Gaiton’s 19-year-old passenger, identified as Ethan Gonzales, attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by deputies shortly after the crash.
_GONZALES FACES CHARGES AND CONNECTION TO GAITON REVEALED_
Gonzales was taken to a hospital for treatment and while there, he tried to escape once again. He was tased and placed back in custody. Gonzales is related to Gaiton, although the exact relationship has not been disclosed. He is facing charges related to his attempts to flee, including evading arrest on foot and escape from custody.
_AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING GAITON’S DEATH_
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the events surrounding Gaiton’s death, while San Antonio police are leading the investigation into the shooting of Jennifer Rodriguez. Three BCSO deputies were placed on administrative leave following the incident, although Sheriff Javier Salazar emphasized that he believes the deputies adhered to the department’s policies and procedures during the pursuit.
_COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO TRAGIC EVENTS_
The community is mourning the loss of Priscilla Gaiton and Jennifer Rodriguez, two lives tragically cut short. Friends, family, and loved ones are coming together to support each other during this difficult time.
_CONCLUSION_
The deadly crash following a police pursuit in San Antonio, Texas, has claimed the life of 43-year-old Priscilla Gaiton. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, the community is left to grapple with the tragic loss of two young lives.
