Isaac Manuel Rodriguez was 15 and from Dallas when he was fatally shot in the head on June 15, 2022. A 13-year-old friend, who reportedly believed the firearm was unloaded, fired the shot. The incident happened in the 3000 block of Kiest Ridge Drive; the younger teen was later charged with manslaughter.

Isaac’s mother, Marisol Lopez, said the 13-year-old was like a brother to Isaac and that the boys had been working together in construction that summer. The younger boy’s family insists the shooting was accidental and that he never intended harm. It remains unclear how the teens obtained access to the gun.

Local leaders including Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas ISD Trustee Maxie Johnson highlighted youth gun violence after the death and urged more safety measures and community engagement. Isaac’s family remember him as goofy and fun-loving; his mother has urged other parents to watch where their children spend time and ensure their safety.

Did anyone in the Kiest Ridge Drive area see or hear anything that day, or know how the teens might have gained access to the firearm?