Matthew Guerra
Victim — 22-Year-Old Man
Fatally shot in the head on December 21, 2023, during an armed robbery in San Antonio, Texas.
OVERVIEW & LEGAL HISTORY SUMMARY
Matthew Guerra (August 26, 2001 – December 21, 2023) was a 22-year-old resident of San Antonio, Texas, and the boyfriend of Savanah Soto. On December 21, 2023, Guerra arranged to meet Christopher Ray Preciado to conduct a marijuana transaction. Preciado lured Guerra to the meeting with the intent to commit robbery. Inside Guerra's gray Kia Optima, Preciado shot Guerra fatally in the head at close range, alongside Soto and their unborn child. Preciado subsequently pawned Guerra's personal rings to buy vehicle tires and abandoned the Kia Optima at an apartment complex on Danny Kaye Drive. Guerra's body was discovered on December 26, 2023. The homicides resulted in the capital murder prosecution of Preciado, who was convicted on all counts on March 26, 2026, and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Guerra's surviving family actively participated in court proceedings and filed civil wrongful death litigation against the Preciado family.
EVENT TIMELINE
Matthew Guerra is fatally shot in the head inside his Kia Optima during an armed robbery committed by Christopher Preciado.
Police recover Guerra's body from the rear passenger area of his vehicle at a Leon Valley apartment complex.
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VERIFIED SOURCES
✓Christopher Preciado found guilty in 2023 capital murder case, sentenced to life in prison
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/03/26/prosecution-defense-to-present-closing-arguments-in-christopher-preciado-capital-murder-trial/
WATCH: Relatives, friends share victim impact statements after Christopher Preciado conviction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyX7c46qz-s
Key Facts & Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is Matthew Guerra's current legal status?
Matthew Guerra is currently categorized as "Deceased". Fatally shot in the head on December 21, 2023, during an armed robbery in San Antonio, Texas.
Q.Where is Matthew Guerra now?
As of the last verified date (September 29, 2026), Matthew Guerra's verified status is: Deceased. Fatally shot in the head on December 21, 2023, during an armed robbery in San Antonio, Texas.
Q.Is Matthew Guerra in prison, on bail, or released?
The verified judicial status for Matthew Guerra is "Deceased". Fatally shot in the head on December 21, 2023, during an armed robbery in San Antonio, Texas.
Q.Which primary case or trial is Matthew Guerra associated with?
Matthew Guerra is documented in connection with "State of Texas v. Christopher Ray Preciado" (Capital Offenses, Murder & Homicide, Violent Crime).
Q.When was this status information last verified?
This record was last verified against official court and public registry records on September 29, 2026 with a confidence score of 100%.