An 8-year-old boy, Daniel Casares, was fatally shot inside a Southeast Side home in San Antonio on the afternoon of Friday, July 25, 2025. Police were called about 4:30 p.m. to the 3500 block of Bob Billa Street, where officers found Daniel with gunshot wounds to the head and neck; he was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Early accounts say a group of children were handling a firearm inside the home when it discharged and that no parents or guardians were present. Detectives identified the shooter as Daniel’s 13-year-old brother. He was detained at the scene with other juveniles, then arrested and formally charged with manslaughter after interviews and evidence review; authorities described the shooting as unintentional pending the full investigation.

Daniel’s family and neighbors held memorials and fundraisers, remembering him as a funny, bright child. Juvenile court proceedings moved quickly: a judge initially ordered the teen to remain in custody and set conditions for any release; later coverage reported the teen was approved for release to his grandmother’s care with counseling and strict restrictions. The manslaughter charge remains and the investigation is active. If anyone knew Daniel or has information about what happened that day, please come forward.