Two Amazon workers face murder charges after a planned fight during a break escalated into a deadly shooting in a San Antonio-area warehouse parking lot, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized.
Jamari McKillion, 21, and David Perez Morales Jr., 20, were arrested on first-degree felony murder warrants in the shooting death of Katrael Delosier. The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, in the parking lot of an Amazon Fulfillment Center located off U.S. Highway 90 West and Loop 1604 in Far West Bexar County, Texas.
Deputies from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene to find two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Authorities identified the victims as Delosier and Johnny Bermea III. Both men were transported to the hospital, where Delosier later died. Bermea survived and remained in stable condition.
The deadly confrontation stemmed from an earlier argument between an unnamed Amazon employee and Bermea. The two men agreed to fight during a scheduled work break. However, the employee called friends to serve as backup before the planned altercation.
The employee told investigators he had issues with Bermea since high school. According to arrest affidavits, Bermea confronted the employee about talking and challenged him to fight. Bermea also claimed to have a firearm in his vehicle.
The employee then called McKillion to pull up as backup. During the break, the employee led Bermea toward a vehicle in the parking lot. A man exited the vehicle and opened fire before the car drove away from the scene.
Investigators determined that McKillion was driving the vehicle involved in the shooting. Morales fired the shots that killed Delosier. The vehicle was identified as a Toyota Camry.
Surveillance video captured the incident, providing investigators with visual evidence of the shooting and the suspects’ flight from the scene. Cell phone location data also linked the suspects to the Amazon facility at the time of the shooting.
On Monday, McKillion was detained at another Amazon warehouse located in the 6800 block of Cal Turner Drive in San Antonio. Authorities also seized his vehicle as evidence in the investigation.
Morales was detained at a residence in the 200 block of Mohawk Street. Both men now face first-degree felony murder charges, a serious offense under Texas law that carries severe penalties including potential life imprisonment.
Bond was set at $300,000 each for McKillion and Morales. The high bond amounts reflect the severity of the charges and the alleged premeditated nature of the violence.
The investigation remains ongoing. It remains unclear if the unnamed employee who initially called McKillion for backup will face charges in connection with the deadly shooting. His role in orchestrating the confrontation and summoning armed associates raises questions about potential culpability under Texas law, which recognizes various degrees of criminal participation.
Delosier’s family expressed devastation over the loss. Delosier leaves behind a wife and two sons. He had recently completed college as a mechanic and was in the process of buying a home for his family. The sudden violence shattered what appeared to be a promising future for the young father who was working to build a better life.
In response to the tragedy, Amazon increased security at the fulfillment center. The company is taking steps to prevent future incidents and reassure workers following the violent confrontation on company property.
In a statement, Amazon expressed being “heartbroken by the tragic loss of a valued member of our team and are keeping the victim’s family and loved ones in our thoughts.”
The company is providing support to the family and counseling to employees. Amazon is also cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation.
The shooting highlights ongoing concerns about workplace violence and the potential for personal disputes to turn deadly. Amazon facilities, which employ thousands of workers across multiple shifts, face unique security challenges given their size and the volume of people coming and going throughout the day and night.
Texas law treats murder during the commission of certain felonies, or murder committed in a particularly egregious manner, as a first-degree felony. The charges against McKillion and Morales fall into this category, subjecting them to enhanced penalties upon conviction.
The case also raises questions about how employers can better screen for potential conflicts among workers and what security measures are appropriate for large warehouse facilities. Many Amazon fulfillment centers operate around the clock with hundreds of employees, creating complex security environments where personal disputes can erupt into violence.
Workplace violence prevention experts often emphasize the importance of conflict resolution programs, employee assistance resources, and security protocols that can identify and de-escalate potential threats before they turn deadly. The tragic outcome in San Antonio underscores the stakes involved when workplace tensions intersect with access to weapons.
For Delosier’s family, no amount of security improvements or legal accountability can restore what was lost. A young father working to provide for his wife and children became an innocent victim in a conflict that had nothing to do with him. His death serves as a stark reminder that violence in public spaces can claim unintended victims whose only misfortune was being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As the legal process moves forward, prosecutors will need to prove that McKillion and Morales murdered Texas law, which requires demonstrating intentional or knowing conduct that caused death. The surveillance footage and witness statements will likely play crucial roles in the prosecution’s case.
The defense attorneys for both men will have opportunities to challenge the evidence and present alternative narratives. However, the combination of video evidence, witness testimony, and cell phone location data presents significant obstacles to mounting a successful defense.