Seventeen-year-old Alejandro Cortez was shot and killed on January 28, 2023, at Posco Beer & Wine on Josey Lane in Carrollton, Texas. Police arrived shortly after 2 p.m., and Cortez was pronounced dead at the scene.

After a 10-day investigation, Carrollton police arrested a juvenile suspect on February 7, 2023; the suspect’s identity has not been disclosed because of their age, and they were charged with murder in connection with Cortez’s death. Alejandro’s cousin, Daniel Cortez, organized a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses, and friends and family memorialized him on sites for victims of gun violence.

The community responded with grief and discussion about youth violence and safety. If anyone knew Alejandro or saw activity near Posco Beer & Wine around 2 p.m. on January 28, contact the Carrollton police with any information.