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Man sentenced to 25 years in prison in deadly carjacking of 80-year-old San Antonio man
By Erica Hernandez, Misael Gomez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
A man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in the deadly 2023 carjacking and beating of an 80-year-old San Antonio man.Zachariah Aguirre, 19, pleaded guilty to his role in the attack that ultimately claimed the life of Larry Brister, who was assaulted while on hi...
Key takeaway Zachariah Aguirre, 19, pleaded guilty to his role in the attack that ultimately claimed the life of Larry Brister, who was assaulted while on his way to pick up hamburgers on Feb.
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The sentencing of Zachariah Aguirre to 25 years in prison brings some measure of closure to the family of Larry Brister, but it also raises questions about the ongoing issue of violent crime in the San Antonio area. The fact that Aguirre was one of three teenagers accused of beating and carjacking Brister near the entrance to his North Side neighborhood highlights the need for continued efforts to address youth violence and crime prevention in the community. The outpouring of support from good Samaritans, including former San Antonio Spurs player Bruce Bowen, who stopped to help Brister after the attack, demonstrates the resilience and compassion of the community. As the remaining two defendants await their day in court, the community will be watching to see how the justice system holds them accountable for their roles in this tragic crime.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in the deadly 2023 carjacking and beating of an 80-year-old San Antonio man.Zachariah Aguirre, 19, pleaded guilty to his role in the attack that ultimately claimed the life of Larry Brister, who was assaulted while on hi...
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