San Antonio Man Receives Ten Year Manslaughter Sentence
David Juarez was sentenced after pleading guilty to the 2023 shooting death of 36-year-old Felix Lee Vega.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Violence
A San Antonio court has sentenced David Juarez to 10 years in prison for manslaughter in the shooting death of Felix Lee Vega. Juarez, who was originally charged with murder, entered a guilty plea on October 19, 2026.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes a legal process stemming from a fatal 2023 encounter in the 6400 block of Ridge Creek Drive. Juarez had initially faced more severe murder charges before accepting a plea agreement for the lesser count of manslaughter.
David Juarez received a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter. The defendant was initially charged with murder in the 2023 shooting incident.
The players
David Juarez
He is a San Antonio resident who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a 2023 fatal shooting.
Felix Lee Vega
The 36-year-old victim died following a shooting incident that occurred in the 6400 block of Ridge Creek Drive.
The details
On January 14, 2023, David Juarez fired two gunshots through a bedroom window at 36-year-old Felix Lee Vega, who was sitting in his truck at the time. Vega died eight hours after sustaining injuries from the shooting.
Timeline
January 14, 2023: Felix Lee Vega was shot and died eight hours later.
October 19, 2026: David Juarez pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
October 19, 2026: David Juarez was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Legal Context
This case reflects the standard application of Texas sentencing guidelines for second-degree felony manslaughter convictions. Such outcomes often follow plea agreements that resolve original murder charges in violent criminal cases.
This sentencing concludes a long-standing investigation into a violent incident within the community. Residents in the vicinity of Ridge Creek Drive may consider the legal resolution a final step in the neighborhood's public safety process.
The takeaway
The resolution of this case emphasizes the significance of plea agreements in determining judicial outcomes for violent crimes. Families affected by similar incidents can monitor ongoing court dockets to track the progression of local criminal proceedings.
Further reading
For more information on regional criminal proceedings, visit the San Antonio Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSAT.
