17-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot While Trying To Leave Violent ‘Teen Takeover’ Party
BEXAR COUNTY, TX — A 17-year-old Texas girl was shot and killed while trying to leave a violent “teen takeover” party in Bexar County last weekend, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
Teen Killed While Leaving Chaotic Scene
Deputies identified the victim as Alianna Ujueta, 17, who was struck in the head by gunfire early Sunday morning as she tried to leave a party that had devolved into violence. Investigators say a fight broke out and someone began firing into the crowd.
The shooting took place on a vacant lot near an abandoned home, a location where teens and young adults often gather for unregulated parties spread through social media.
Family Pleads For Justice
Alianna’s family described her as a bright and loving young woman who graduated high school early and had just started working toward her goals.
“We’re missing the piece that made us whole,” said her sister, Analiese Haben. “We’re missing her. It’s really hard.”
Her brother, Kristopher Ujueta, added, “I just want to hug her again and call her a knucklehead. Have some courage. Do the right thing. We don’t want this to happen again.”
Family members are pleading for witnesses to come forward, saying Alianna should be remembered for her warmth and kindness — not the tragedy that took her life.
“She’d want to be remembered by the love she had for her family,” said another brother, Kevin Ujueta. “She was always smiling.”
Deputies Seek Video And Witnesses
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office believes the shooting may have been caught on video by someone at the scene. Detectives are asking anyone with footage, photos, or information to share it using the department’s public evidence portal at bexarcso.evidence.com, or by calling 210-335-6000 or emailing bcsotips@bexar.org.
Investigators said the suspect may have fled in a dark-colored pickup truck. No arrests have been made.
Sheriff’s Office Warns About Teen Takeovers
BCSO officials say “teen takeover” events — unsupervised gatherings often held in abandoned buildings or parking lots — are becoming increasingly dangerous.
Deputy Johnny Garcia, a public information officer for the sheriff’s office, warned that these events often spread online through Snapchat and Instagram, encouraging hundreds of teens to meet at unregulated sites.
“We encourage parents to keep a close watch on their teens,” Garcia said, “to keep them from ending up in a dangerous or deadly situation.”
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