Alejandro Montes, a 15-year-old Hispanic male from Arlington, Texas, died on December 30, 2021. His death was ruled a homicide in February 2022 after detectives determined he had been shot.

Investigators say a 19-year-old man named Jose Pino shot Alejandro. Pino initially told police that someone in a vehicle had fired at both him and Alejandro, but detectives found that statement did not match the evidence at the scene. An arrest-warrant affidavit says Pino’s account conflicted with physical evidence; he was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Police continued investigating to gather more details and build the case.

Alejandro’s death has deeply affected his family, friends, and the Arlington community. If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw relevant activity in the area on December 30, 2021, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.