On November 12, 2023, 10-year-old Francisco Chente Vicente Duarte was killed in a shooting at Cole’s Flea Market in Pearland, Texas. The boy was helping his mother at the market about 5:30 p.m. when an altercation escalated into a shootout. Chente was fatally wounded and four other people were injured, including a 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old man described as innocent bystanders.

Pearland police identified 19-year-old David Negrete as a suspect and issued a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, describing him as armed and dangerous. Two 18-year-olds, Julianna Espino and Cruz Meza, were arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and making false statements in connection with the case. The community raised funds to help the family with funeral expenses, the governor announced a reward for information, and Chente’s grandparents were allowed to enter the United States to attend his funeral. Chente was remembered as a kind, helpful child.

Does anyone who was at Cole’s Flea Market that evening or who has information about the shooting or the people involved have details to share?