Fifteen-year-old Joshua Rashad Brantley of Terrell, Texas, was found dead in the backyard of a home in the 400 block of Greenwood Street at about 1:30 a.m. on April 22, 2020. He had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Terrell police say the incident involved multiple teenagers. A juvenile was apprehended and the investigation identified three teens connected to the case: a 16-year-old charged with murder and two others charged with robbery. All three were students in the Terrell Independent School District; their identities were not released and additional details were withheld as the investigation continued.

Joshua’s death devastated family, friends, and the Terrell community. If anyone saw activity in the Greenwood Street area that night or has information about the students involved, please come forward.