On August 4, 2017, 15-year-old Zenas Farias died of a gunshot wound at a home on Big Valley Drive in San Antonio, Texas. Police say the shooting happened in the early morning when Zenas was struck in the arm and chest after his half-brother, 20-year-old Daniel Farias Jr., picked up a loaded gun that was on the couch and it discharged. Zenas was taken to University Hospital but died within an hour.

Daniel Farias Jr. was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide and held in the Bexar County Jail on $10,000 bond. Family members described Zenas as special and supportive, remembering his smiles and laughter; they said both Zenas and Daniel were deeply affected by the tragedy. The incident underscores the danger of loaded firearms left within reach in a home.

If anyone knew Zenas or has information about the circumstances that night, please share what you remember.