Texas Man Charged with Killing Mom in Front of 9-Year-Old Daughter After Eviction

Frank Falcon allegedly shot and killed his mother Linda Webster after she evicted him for not paying property taxes

Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:55pm

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A Texas man named Frank Falcon has been charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting and killing his mother Linda Webster in front of his 9-year-old daughter after she evicted him from her home for not paying property taxes. Falcon's stepfather Mark Webster was also injured in the shooting. Prosecutors say the evidence, including a matching gun and Falcon's appearance at the scene wearing black latex gloves, points to him as the perpetrator.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the potential for violence when family disputes over housing and finances escalate. It also raises questions about mental health, domestic violence, and the challenges of enforcing evictions, especially when children are involved.

The details

According to court records, Falcon was evicted from his mother's home on Gillette Boulevard in San Antonio, Texas after failing to pay $10,000 in property taxes over 4 years. On the night of July 14, 2022, Falcon allegedly shot and killed his 66-year-old mother Linda Webster and injured his 68-year-old stepfather Mark Webster. Falcon's 9-year-old daughter was present during the shooting but was unharmed. Police found Falcon had fled the scene but was later stopped and arrested, with officers noting he was wearing black latex gloves at the time.

  • On July 14, 2022, Linda Webster was shot and killed at her home in San Antonio, Texas.
  • In October 2022, Frank Falcon was indicted on one count of capital murder.

The players

Frank Falcon

A Texas man charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting and killing his mother Linda Webster in front of his 9-year-old daughter after she evicted him from her home.

Linda Webster

The 66-year-old mother of Frank Falcon who was fatally shot in her San Antonio home.

Mark Webster

The 68-year-old stepfather of Frank Falcon who was injured in the shooting at the San Antonio home.

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What they’re saying

“I think it was Frank Falcon, my stepson.”

— Mark Webster

“What stood out was he had black latex gloves on.”

— Responding Officer (KSAT)

What’s next

The trial for Frank Falcon is ongoing, and a verdict has not yet been reached. If convicted, he will automatically be sentenced to life in prison.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for better support systems and conflict resolution when families face housing and financial disputes, in order to prevent escalation to deadly violence, especially when children are involved.