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Suspect promotes SoundCloud account after Bexar County deputies arrest him for Northeast Side shooting

Taron Bowie accused of shooting 2 teenaged victims

Taron Bowie, 23, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of marijuana. (Bexar County Jail, KSAT)

Bexar County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 23-year-old man accused of shooting two people at a Northeast Side car wash earlier this month.

Taron Bowie, 23, was arrested Monday on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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BCSO: 2 men shot in Northeast Bexar County

According to deputies, the victims met Bowie at the Hi-Tech carwash on Lakeview Drive to sell him an XBOX on May 13.

Shortly after the victim let Bowie know he was at the location, Bowie allegedly came around the corner of the building shooting, according to the sheriff’s office.

The victims, who are 18 and 19, were shot in the foot and back, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies also released a picture of a weapon seized from Bowie during the arrest.

BCSO deputies seized this weapon while arrest Taron Bowie. (KSAT)

While being taken into custody, Bowie maintained his innocence and promoted his SoundCloud account.

Earlier on Monday, Salazar announce an uptick in crime.

The spike in crime led deputies to set up a mobile command center near FM 78 and Walzem Road. Salazar listed at least five crimes in the area that involved deadly conduct or aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar discusses rash of recent shootings on Northeast Side


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Japhanie Gray is an anchor on Good Morning San Antonio and Good Morning San Antonio at 9 a.m. The award-winning journalist rejoined KSAT in August 2024 after previously working as a reporter on KSAT's Nightbeat from 2018 to 2021. She also highlights extraordinary stories in her series, What's Up South Texas.

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