Ruben Cantu Gets Life for Nightclub Shooting | San Antonio News

Ruben Cantu just received a life sentence for the February 2025 nightclub parking lot shooting that killed Ricky Marquez Junior and wounded Andrew Rivera. After a heated argument following a birthday party, Cantu allegedly pulled out a gun and opened fire — identified by witnesses, security footage, and detective work. Prosecutors Melissa Rust and Nicholas Pina, backed by victim advocates, secured the conviction. Bexar County DA Joe D. Gonzales praised the jury’s diligence and the sentence as justice for the victims’ families. Judge Kristina Escalona handed down the sentence on June 29, 2026, bringing closure to a devastating case. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/776e88e53300e748