Bobby Lee Carter Jr., a 14-year-old African American boy from San Antonio, Texas, was killed on December 17, 2020. He and 20-year-old Robert Smith were shot after two men approached their car, robbed them, and opened fire. Carter was reportedly trying to sell marijuana to Smith when the incident occurred.

Authorities identified two suspects: Jaylen Dears, 17, and James Alexander Miller, 18. Jaylen Dears was arrested on December 24, 2020, on a capital murder charge; James Alexander Miller was arrested on January 8, 2021, also charged with capital murder. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar established a mobile substation and increased patrols in response, and Carter’s family has urged caution about gun violence.

The community continues to mourn both victims and seeks justice. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Bobby Lee Carter Jr., please come forward to assist the investigation.