Vicente Valero III, a 17-year-old Hispanic junior at Jourdanton High School from Christine, Texas, died on April 30, 2018, from an accidental shooting. He was active in the school band, robotics team, and agricultural program, enjoyed showing hogs at stock shows, and practiced taekwondo.

The shooting occurred at home while Vicente’s father was working on a 45-caliber handgun at the kitchen table, believing the firearm to be unloaded. The gun discharged unexpectedly, striking Vicente in the chest and causing his death. The sheriff’s department ruled the death an accident and did not expect to file charges against the father; no arrests or litigation followed.

The family declined to share a photograph while they grieved, and friends and teachers remembered Vicente for his friendly nature and dedication to his interests. Does anyone have memories of Vicente or information about him they can share to help paint a fuller picture of his life?