Daniel Antonio Aguillón was a 16-year-old Hispanic male from Austin, Texas, who was shot and killed on October 18, 2020. Described as having a vibrant personality and an infectious laugh, he wanted to provide for his mother and younger sister, Jaslyn, and spoke about opening his own business.

On the night he died Daniel was staying with friends at the Villas at Tech Ridge apartment complex in Travis County. His mother, Belinda Martinez, says Daniel had arranged a gun sale via Snapchat with two young men; what was meant to be a transaction turned deadly when Daniel was shot. Two 17-year-old males were arrested and charged with first-degree murder, and investigators concluded the suspects had intended to rob him.

Daniel’s family says the decision to drop charges because of inconclusive DNA evidence left them devastated. His mother and sister continue to grieve and seek justice for Daniel. If anyone knew Daniel, witnessed the events at Villas at Tech Ridge that night, or has information, please come forward.