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13-year-old boy arrested, charged with capital murder in 2025 shooting on West Side
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Erica Hernandez, Sal Salazar , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The teen's age at the time of the incident was 12.
A fatal shooting on the West Side has led to an arrest. The incident occurred in June 2025 and resulted in a death. A 13-year-old is now facing charges.
The teen's age at the time of the incident was 12. He recently appeared in court for a hearing. A judge ordered him to remain in detention.
Further details about the case are available from local news sources, including the identity of the victim and the location of the shooting. The case is ongoing, with another hearing scheduled for later this month.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal shooting on the West Side has led to an arrest. The incident occurred in June 2025 and resulted in a death. A 13-year-old is now facing charges. The teen's age at the time of the incident was…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 11, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
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