san antonio tx, October 23, 2025
News Summary
A man named Jeremiah Williams has been arrested in connection with the 2019 fatal shooting of 19-year-old George Ramos in San Antonio. After years of investigation, the San Antonio Police Department confirmed Williams as the only suspect in the case. Ramos was shot at the intersection of Les Harrison and Culebra Road. An initial arrest was made in 2019, but charges were dropped. A breakthrough occurred in January 2024 when the case was transferred to the cold case unit, leading to new evidence and Williams’ arrest.
San Antonio — A man named Jeremiah Williams, 25, was arrested in connection with the 2019 fatal shooting of 19-year-old George Ramos. The arrest was announced after years of investigation, and authorities say Williams is the only suspect believed to be involved in the case.
Key facts — arrest and case status
The San Antonio Police Department announced Williams’ arrest after years of investigation. George Ramos was shot to death in June 2019 at the intersection of Les Harrison and Culebra Road on the Northwest Side. At the time of the murder, surveillance video showed a suspect vehicle fleeing the scene.
An arrest was made in 2019, but the charges were later dropped. In 2020, police publicly requested information about the case, offering an $11,000 Crime Stoppers reward. A breakthrough occurred in January 2024 when the case was transferred to SAPD’s cold case unit. Investigators matched a license plate to Williams and found additional evidence implicating him as a person of interest.
Williams was taken into custody without incident on the West Side of San Antonio. Police stated that Williams is the only suspect believed to be involved in this case. Family members have expressed relief at the arrest and noted the long wait for accountability. Police officials said detectives were able to bring justice and closure to the Ramos family.
What led to the arrest
Investigators worked the investigation over multiple years, re-examining evidence and public leads after an initial 2019 arrest did not lead to filed charges. The 2020 public appeal included financial reward incentives and renewed outreach to witnesses. The transfer of the file to the department’s cold case unit in January 2024 enabled a fresh review of digital and physical evidence, including a license plate match that tied a vehicle to the suspect timeline. These developments culminated in the recent arrest.
Current status and next steps
The suspect was taken into custody without incident and remains in police custody pending formal charging and court proceedings. Authorities indicate that Williams is the only suspect believed to be involved in the case; investigators continue to review evidence and prepare the case for prosecution. No further suspects have been publicly identified.
Background
The shooting occurred in June 2019 at the intersection of Les Harrison and Culebra Road on the Northwest Side. Initial investigation produced surveillance video of a vehicle leaving the scene. Local investigators made an arrest in 2019, but charges from that arrest were later dropped. Public outreach in 2020 included an $11,000 Crime Stoppers reward for information. The case remained open until January 2024, when it was moved to the cold case unit for reinvestigation.
| Key Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Arrested individual | A man named Jeremiah Williams, 25, was arrested in connection with the 2019 fatal shooting of 19-year-old George Ramos |
| Victim | 19-year-old George Ramos |
| Incident location | Intersection of Les Harrison and Culebra Road on the Northwest Side |
| Police action | The San Antonio Police Department announced Williams’ arrest after years of investigation |
| Reward | $11,000 Crime Stoppers reward |
| Case transfer | January 2024 transfer to SAPD’s cold case unit |
Timeline of key events
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| June 2019 | George Ramos was shot to death in June 2019 at the intersection of Les Harrison and Culebra Road on the Northwest Side | Initial homicide investigation; surveillance video captured suspect vehicle |
| 2019 | An arrest was made in 2019, but the charges were later dropped | Arrested and later released; charges dismissed or not filed |
| 2020 | In 2020, police publicly requested information about the case, offering an $11,000 Crime Stoppers reward | Public appeal and reward offer |
| January 2024 | A breakthrough occurred in January 2024 when the case was transferred to SAPD’s cold case unit | Cold case review initiated |
| Not specified (recent) | Williams was taken into custody without incident on the West Side of San Antonio | The San Antonio Police Department announced Williams’ arrest after years of investigation |
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FAQ
Who was arrested in connection with the case?
A man named Jeremiah Williams, 25, was arrested in connection with the 2019 fatal shooting of 19-year-old George Ramos.
Who announced the arrest?
The San Antonio Police Department announced Williams’ arrest after years of investigation.
When and where did the shooting occur?
George Ramos was shot to death in June 2019 at the intersection of Les Harrison and Culebra Road on the Northwest Side.
Was there surveillance evidence?
At the time of the murder, surveillance video showed a suspect vehicle fleeing the scene.
Was anyone else arrested earlier?
An arrest was made in 2019, but the charges were later dropped.
Did police seek public help?
In 2020, police publicly requested information about the case, offering an $11,000 Crime Stoppers reward.
When did investigators get a breakthrough?
A breakthrough occurred in January 2024 when the case was transferred to SAPD’s cold case unit.
How was the suspect identified?
Investigators matched a license plate to Williams and found additional evidence implicating him as a person of interest.
How was the arrest carried out?
Williams was taken into custody without incident on the West Side of San Antonio.
Are there other suspects?
Police stated that Williams is the only suspect believed to be involved in this case.
How did the family react?
Jessica Ramos, George’s mother, expressed that she has been waiting for an arrest and feels like the murder took her family away from her. Guzman, a police official, stated that the detectives were able to bring justice and closure to the Ramos family.
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