The 13-year-old was released into his grandmother’s custody on Tuesday. His next court appearance is scheduled for August 25.
SAN ANTONIO — A 13-year-old boy charged in connection to the fatal shooting of his younger brother in July, was released on Tuesday under conditions laid out by the judge—according to court officials.
San Antonio police said the brothers and other children were playing with a gun while left without adult supervision at a home on the 3500 block of Bob Billa Street on the southeast side.
Officials said the gun went off and the teen shot his 8-year-old brother, Daniel Casares, in the neck. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition where he was pronounced dead.
The 13-year-old, charged with manslaughter, appeared in juvenile court on July 28 where the boy’s grieving father pleaded for the release of his son.
Last week, Judge William Cruz Shaw outlined guidelines for the family for the teen’s potential release, saying that as soon as they met his conditions, he would consider sending him home.
A court coordinator confirmed that the Judge Shaw released the 13-year-old to his grandmother’s custody on Tuesday as he awaits further proceedings. Under the conditions of his release, the teen must attend counseling and avoid contact with guns.
The teen will appear back in juvenile court before the judge on August 25.