SAN ANTONIO — While 28-year-old Ayden Burt's loved ones laid her to rest in Jasper Friday, the investigation into how she died is still ongoing.
SAPD did not comment on any evidence gathered so far. They believe the stray bullet that hit the Jasper ISD cheer and volleyball coach while she was seated on the upper level of the Smoke Skybar patio came from the highway.
Now San Antonio Crime Stoppers has created a five-thousand-dollar reward for anyone who has information that leads authorities to a suspect. San Antonio Police are asking anyone with information to contact their homicide hotline.
This all happened when San Antonio Police responded to the 500 block of East Crockett around 12:15 a.m. for reports of a shooting Tuesday.
When officers arrived, they found 28-year-old Ayden Burt shot in her upper back.
Officers determined that Burt was seated on the upper level of the patio bar with her back to the highway when a gun shot was heard from the vicinity of I-37, which ended up hitting her.
Burt was taken to BAMC in critical condition, but sadly died from her injuries.
SAPD Chief of Police William McManus said Burt was in town for a conference when she was struck by a bullet that officials believe came from the highway. She was the only one injured.
Police have no suspect and don't know why Burt was shot. SAPD had no comment when asked if any evidence has been gathered as of Friday.
SAPD did provide this statement to KENS 5:
"Tuesday’s fatal shooting was a random, isolated incident and does not reflect our community. Investigators continue to search for a suspect in Tuesday’s murder."
Former FBI agent Gregory Pratt has no affiliation to this investigation but he was able to provide insight into what an investigation like this one looks like.
Pratt told KENS 5 law enforcement canvasing the area is vital.
“Whether it be businesses that have cameras on them or perhaps TXDOT cameras on the highway," Pratt said.
Pratt added that if police don't make enough headway they could look at the cell phone records in the area at the time of the incident but they would have to get a court order.
"Maybe they could take a look at those numbers and determine if there is anyone with a criminal history.”
If that isn't enough Pratt said authorities could go as far as looking into the conversations that were had on cellular devices. That would take special permission and a request from a higher court which could take up to 30 days.
Overall he said pressure from the media and a reward put in place could help people who saw something or even the killer com forward.
Call CRIME STOPPERS at 210-224-STOP (210-224-7867).
SAPD Homicide unit: 210-207-7635.