19-year-old killed in homicide at San Marcos apartment complex

A 19-year-old was killed in a homicide that occurred at The Cottages at San Marcos apartments on Sunday. 

San Marcos Police Department officers responded to the apartment complex at 1415 Craddock Avenue for a person who suffered a gunshot wound. Officials said police located one victim upon arrival. The victim has been identified as Lavonte Craig Benford. The City of San Marcos said Benford was not a Texas State University student. 

Benford was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Jo Ann Prado. An autopsy will be conducted by the Travis County Medical Examiner to confirm the cause of death, the city said.