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Victims identified in deadly shooting at San Antonio bar

One victim killed in the attack leaves behind a 5-year-old son.

SAN ANTONIO — Two people were killed and five other victims were injured in a shooting inside a venue along San Antonio's Museum Reach portion of the River Walk.

We've learned one of the victims has been identified as 25-year-old Alejandro "Alex" Robles. Robles was critically injured in the shooting and was transported to Brooke Army Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead Sunday night.

KENS 5 reached out to Alex's uncle, Christopher McQuade. He told us that Alex leaves behind a 5-year-old son.

"Let's pray SAPD catches this evil coward that took away our family and left a 5-year-old son without a daddy," said McQuade.

A GoFundMe has been established to help Robles' family with funeral costs.

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Ivy Huff Alejandro's Memorial Alejandro Robles was full of life, happiness and laughter. One of his biggest priorities in life has always been family. Family

A second victim was later identified as 20-year-old Robert Jay Martinez III. He died at the scene, police said. A GoFundMe account for his family can be found here.

Four of the victims injured in the shooting were teenagers - the youngest victim a 16-year-old boy. A 46-year-old woman was also injured in the shooting.

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Officers were called to Ventura, a bar in the 1000 block of Avenue B, shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday. 

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said an argument led to the shooting inside the club. The individuals who were shot were patrons at the club. 

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The shooter remains at large as of Monday morning. Sunday, Chief McManus said he is confident that a suspect will be identified and in custody soon.

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