Bexar County DA's Office Employee's Death Probed as Murder-Suicide

Sheriff says preliminary evidence indicates male victim shot female victim before turning gun on himself

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The death of Jennifer Rodriguez, a 37-year-old employee with the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, is being investigated as a murder-suicide, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Rodriguez was found fatally shot on Sunday evening, and the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide. Investigators determined that Rodriguez was in a dating relationship with 39-year-old Marcus James, who they believe shot Rodriguez before turning the gun on himself.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, where Rodriguez was described as an "incredibly hard-working, kind, and always brought a wonderful attitude to the workplace." The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine if any other offenses occurred leading up to the incident.

The details

On March 8, deputies were called around 7:45 p.m. to the 2500 block of Sunset Bend for a report of two individuals who were unresponsive inside the home. Upon entry, deputies found an adult male and female fatally shot inside a bedroom, with both victims suffering gunshot wounds to the head. Investigators determined that the male victim, Marcus James, was in a dating relationship with Rodriguez. Preliminary evidence at the scene indicates that James shot Rodriguez before turning the gun on himself. A 9mm handgun was recovered from the "immediate vicinity of the decedents."

  • On March 8, 2026, deputies were called around 7:45 p.m. to the 2500 block of Sunset Bend.
  • The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled that Jennifer Rodriguez died from a gunshot wound and classified the manner of death as a homicide on March 10, 2026.

The players

Jennifer Rodriguez

A 37-year-old employee with the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, who was described as "incredibly hard-working, kind, and always brought a wonderful attitude to the workplace."

Marcus James

A 39-year-old man who was in a dating relationship with Jennifer Rodriguez and is believed to have shot her before turning the gun on himself.

Bexar County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.

Bexar County District Attorney's Office

The office where Jennifer Rodriguez was employed and is now mourning her loss.

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What they’re saying

“Her passion for her work was evident every day, and she truly enjoyed what she did.”

— Bexar County District Attorney's Office (foxsanantonio.com)

What’s next

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office's Homicide Unit is still investigating the circumstances of the shooting and ensuring no other offenses occurred leading up to the incident. The sheriff's office has stated that while preliminary evidence points toward a murder-suicide, investigators are conducting a thorough forensic review to finalize the sequence of events.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has left the Bexar County District Attorney's Office grieving the loss of an employee who was described as dedicated, kind, and passionate about her work. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine if any other factors may have contributed to this devastating outcome.