Alex Diaz, a 21-year-old man from Edcouch, Texas, died on April 2, 2021, after a firearm accidentally discharged during an Easter weekend family gathering. Born August 7, 1999, in Weslaco, he worked in sales at a local aluminum business and is survived by his wife Paulina Zamora Diaz, their son Alex Fabion Diaz, his parents Octavio and Mayra Diaz, and siblings.

He was found dying at a nearby store and later pronounced dead at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Reyes, 27 at the time, was initially indicted on manslaughter charges but the indictment was dismissed for insufficient evidence after conflicting witness statements. Some witnesses reportedly said Alex had stated Reyes shot him; Reyes said the gun went off accidentally while being handed back to Alex.

The case underscores the dangers of alcohol and firearms and the difficulty of resolving intent when shootings occur during social events. Does anyone have additional information about the events that night or the people involved?