Suspect arrested in connection to shootout with clerk at East Side gas station

The suspect, Javonta Kenneth Marquise-Whitfield, is now facing a charges of marijuana possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He remains in the Bexar County Jail. The suspect, Javonta Kenneth Marquise-Whitfield, is now facing a charges of marijuana possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He remains in the Bexar County Jail. Photo: Bexar County Jail Photo: Bexar County Jail Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close Suspect arrested in connection to shootout with clerk at East Side gas station 1 / 27 Back to Gallery

Police arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a violent gun battle at an East Side gas station that left another teenager with a gunshot wound to the back of the head.

The suspect, Javonta Kenneth Marquise-Whitfield, is now facing a charges of marijuana possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He remains in the Bexar County Jail.

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According to a preliminary report of the shootout, Marquise-Whitfield and a 17-year-old boy entered the 7-Eleven in the 5200 block of Rigsby Avenue just after 2 a.m.

The gas station clerk later told police Marquise-Whitfield shot at him, and he returned fire, striking the 17-year-old boy in the back of the head.

How the shooting was initiated was not addressed in the preliminary police report, and Jennifer Rodriguez, a spokeswoman for the department, said no other information regarding the shooting would be released.

Responding officers later located Marquise-Whitfield and arrested him on the drug possession and weapon violation charges.

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Paramedics took the 17-year-old boy to San Antonio Military Medical Center for treatment. He is in stable condition.

According to the preliminary report, "the case remains under investigation and additional charges could be filed."

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