SAN ANTONIO - Shawn Puente on Friday was sentenced to life in prison for the 2013 slaying of San Antonio police officer Robert Decker.

Puente, 36, was found guilty of capital murder by an Atascosa County jury on March 22, 2018,

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On Dec. 8, 2013, Puente, during a high-speed chase, fired a shot at Decker. The bullet struck Decker in the forehead and caused him to crash his patrol vehicle into a tree. Decker, who was placed on life support, died 13 days later.

Decker had been patrolling San Antonio’s South Side when he spotted a vehicle that was tied to three armed robberies. An ensuing chase reached speeds of 115 mph.

A co-defendant, Jenevieve Ramos, will face a trial at a later date. 

Statement from the Decker family: 

First, we would like to thank the prosecution team for their diligent work throughout this entire process. We also would like to thank all of the employees and deputies of the Atascosa County Courthouse for their hospitality and professionalism. We are eternally grateful for all of the unwavering support from the San Antonio Police Department, family and friends, and the San Antonio community over the past four plus years. Today, we feel that justice was served.  The way in which our beloved Bobby was taken from us will always be a burden on our hearts, but we take greater comfort in the way he lived his life. Bobby had a passion for helping people. Please help us continue honoring his memory by also helping others in need.