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San Antonio Man Wanted for Beating Victim with Baseball Bat, Killing Him

By Sarah Martinez

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San Antonio Police Department

Police have identified a suspect accused of fatally beating a man with a baseball bat.

The San Antonio Police Department announced Monday that Chance Stelzig is wanted for the murder of Faustino Rodriguez, KSAT reports. Rodriguez was found bleeding and unresponsive in a West Side parking lot around 10 p.m. on November 17.

A witness said they "heard a commotion" before finding Rodriguez, 46. Another witness saw three people running away from the scene, one of whom had a baseball bat in his hands.

Police believe the beating may have been part of a robbery.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of 26-year-old Stelzig. Anyone with information is welcome to contact SAPD's Homicide Unit at (210) 207-7635.

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Tags: Texas, San Antonio, baseball bat, killing, slaying, Faustino Rodriguez, Clayton Stelzig

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