A 37-year-old man was shot and killed early Thursday morning after answering a knock at his hotel room door in San Antonio. The victim, identified as Ardise Donnell Ford Jr., who also went by the name Travis Jackson, was staying at a hotel on Rittiman Road when the fatal shooting occurred.
San Antonio police responded to the scene just before 7 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found Ford lying inside the hotel room suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel rushed him to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Sadly, despite the efforts of the medical team, Ford succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities say Ford had answered a knock at his door moments before the shooting. Investigators believe the shooter fired several rounds at close range, striking Ford multiple times. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and the suspect or suspects had already fled the scene by the time officers arrived.
A woman who was staying in the room with Ford reportedly fled immediately after the shooting. Police have not released her name but are working to locate her for questioning. It is unclear at this time whether she had any involvement in the shooting or simply left the scene out of fear. Her account could prove crucial to understanding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The San Antonio Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Investigators are canvassing the area, reviewing hotel surveillance footage, and speaking with potential witnesses in an effort to identify a suspect. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
The sudden and violent nature of Ford’s death has left his loved ones devastated and searching for answers. As police continue their search for the shooter, the community is left mourning yet another senseless act of gun violence. Authorities are asking anyone with tips to contact San Antonio Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP, where anonymous information can be submitted and may lead to an arrest.