San Antonio, Texas – A 4-year-old girl, MaryAnn Marble, was fatally shot and four other family members wounded after two men allegedly turned a house in the Windsor Hollow subdivision into a barrage of gunfire, police said. Authorities say the suspects fired about 20 to 25 rounds from “AK-47 style”/Draco-style weapons in what investigators describe as a calculated, retaliatory attack in May 2024.
Shooting overview and immediate facts
What happened at the scene
The attack left the front of the family’s home riddled with bullet holes. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar told reporters the front door “looked like Swiss cheese.” Surveillance footage and subsequent arrests are central to the case, sheriffs’ officials said.
Who was hurt
Police say five members of one family were shot, including MaryAnn, who died almost instantly after being shot in the head, and her parents and two siblings, who sustained injuries. Medical details for the surviving family members have not been released publicly.
Suspects, arrests and charges
Arrests and accused weapons
20-year-old Bryan Salazar was arrested Friday and booked on charges including capital murder, two counts of injury to a child, and eight counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon under Texas’ newer “mass shooting” statute. 19-year-old Isaiah Perales, who was indicted in January, faces the same charges. Authorities say both men were seen on surveillance firing multiple rounds from high-powered, Draco-style weapons.
“Five members of a family were all shot, and MaryAnn unfortunately lost her life almost instantly after being shot in the head,” Sheriff Salazar said at a Friday press conference.
Alleged motive and planning
Investigators believe the shooting was retaliation for another shooting two weeks earlier in which 20-year-old Xavier Perez, a relative of Bryan Salazar, was killed. Sheriff Salazar said the suspects stole an Infiniti Q50 days after Perez’s murder, conducted surveillance of MaryAnn’s home, then returned to carry out the attack — actions he described as planned and deliberate.
Evidence and investigation details
Surveillance and police work
Law enforcement cited surveillance footage that allegedly shows the suspects firing into the home. Officials say the stolen vehicle was used to drive to the property after the suspects scoped it out. The indictment and arrest documents reportedly outline the sequence: theft, surveillance, and then the mass shooting.
Legal process ahead
With capital murder charges filed against Bryan Salazar and matching indictments for Perales, the case will move through the Texas criminal justice system where prosecutors can seek the most serious penalties. Additional hearings, evidence filings and pretrial motions are expected in the coming months.
Family reaction and community response
Mother’s public reaction
After Bryan Salazar’s arrest and charges were announced, the girl’s mother posted an emotional message on Facebook celebrating the arrest and demanding justice for her child:
“They got him baby girl !!!!!! They got him !!!!!!!! I knew this day would come … BRYAN SALAZAR YOU F POS !!!!!!! You’re gonna rot with your buddy ISAIAH PERALES !!!!!! I hope every night when you fall asleep my angel comes to visit you !!! Today’s an amazing day !!!! My angel is going to get her justice soon !!!!”
The post expresses both grief and relief at the arrests; community members and family supporters reacted strongly online.
Local impact and community grief
Neighbors and residents of the Windsor Hollow area have expressed shock and sorrow at the loss of a child in what sheriff’s officials call a retaliatory act. Local leaders and law enforcement warn the case highlights the dangers of firearm retaliation cycles and stolen-vehicle–assisted attacks.
Context and safety considerations
Weapons and public safety concerns
Officials emphasized the lethality of high-powered, Draco-style firearms used in the shooting and the extreme danger posed when such weapons are discharged into occupied homes. Sheriff Salazar’s description of the scene underscores how quickly bullets can riddle a structure and fatally injure occupants.
What authorities are urging residents to do
Law enforcement asks anyone with additional information, footage, or tips related to the incident to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Neighbors are advised to report suspicious activity, secure home surveillance footage, and cooperate with investigators as the case proceeds.
Closing — community calls for justice
The fatal shooting of 4-year-old MaryAnn Marble has left a family and community grieving while investigators build a criminal case against the accused. Authorities say the arrests represent a major step forward, but for the family the focus remains on recovering from an unspeakable loss and seeking accountability through the courts.
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