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Medical Examiner ID’s victim of deadly shooting on East Side

Jorge Lerma, 22, died from a gunshot wound to the chest, the ME’s Office says

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting on the East Side.

Jorge Lerma, 22, died from a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the ME’s Office. His death has been ruled a homicide, officials said.

The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in the 100 block of Omaha Street.

Police said four men were on foot in the area and fired 10 gunshots. One of the bullets struck Lerma in the chest, who was sitting inside of his vehicle at the time, police said.

Lerma was taken to the Brooke Army Medical Center in serious condition. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to officials.

Authorities are still searching for the four suspects at this time.

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