Johnny Cantu Jr., a 16-year-old student at Gonzales High School, died after suffering a gunshot wound to the head on February 1, 2025. Doctors told his family on February 4 that he was brain dead; an end-of-life ceremony was held that day as the family hoped to donate his organs, but organ donation was not possible. He remained on life support until February 6, when he was removed and died.

Johnny was described as athletic and social; he played basketball, football and volleyball with his siblings and enjoyed video games such as Fortnite and Call of Duty. His family and the Gonzales community have been left devastated and have been raising funds to help with medical and funeral expenses.

No arrests or suspects have been reported and the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear. If anyone has information about what happened to Johnny, please come forward.