
A shooting incident at Mission Landscape Supply in San Antonio, Texas, on the morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025, resulted in the deaths of three employees and the suspect. San Antonio Police have confirmed the attack was targeted, though the motive for the violence remains under investigation.
Story Highlights
- Jose Hernandez Galo shot three Mission Landscape Supply co-workers on November 8, 2025
- Victims included two men (ages 48 and 38) and a 24-year-old woman, all found dead at the scene
- The shooter allegedly took his own life hours after the attack, leaving investigators without answers
- Police confirmed the attack was targeted, not random, but the motive remains unknown
Incident Details
Jose Hernandez Galo, 21, arrived at the Mission Landscape Supply facility on Stahl Road and opened fire on his colleagues during the morning shift. The shooting resulted in the death of three co-workers before other employees were able to evacuate the building.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus stated that the attack was not random, indicating that Galo specifically targeted his victims. The three deceased victims include two men, aged 48 and 38, and a 24-year-old woman. Their identities have not been released by police, pending notification of their families.
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Investigation Complications
Authorities located the suspect, Galo, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound hours after the incident. The suspect’s death has complicated the investigation, as it eliminates the primary source for determining the motivation behind the shooting.
Investigators are currently gathering evidence from the scene and interviewing witnesses to piece together the sequence of events. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting autopsies to determine the official causes of death. Police officials have assured the public that the threat associated with this incident is no longer active.
Context on Workplace Violence
The incident has drawn attention to the issue of workplace violence. The targeted nature of the attack suggests potential workplace disputes or personal grievances may have been a factor, though investigators have not found any evidence of prior documented threats or incidents involving the suspect. The timing of the attack, at the start of the business day, resulted in the loss of multiple lives. Authorities may review this incident as they consider security protocols and employee support systems in small businesses.
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