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Man charged with manslaughter after accidental shooting kills teenager, SAPD says
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Rocky Garza , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Luis Garza III, 18, was taken into custody and faces a manslaughter charge. A fatal shooting occurred on the West Side, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy.
A fatal shooting occurred on the West Side, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy. The incident happened near Wiseman Boulevard. Further investigation revealed the gun was fired unintentionally, striking the teenager in the upper body.
Luis Garza III, 18, was taken into custody and faces a manslaughter charge. He is being held at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center with a bond set at $40,000.
Details of the incident are available from the San Antonio police, who responded to the call and conducted the preliminary investigation. The shooting is reported to have occurred early Monday morning.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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