A memorial is growing for Simon Cuevas III, as police search for his killer after police say he was attacked and shot by classmates.
SAN ANTONIO — A memorial is growing for a 14-year-old boy killed while walking home from Brewer Academy.
Today the boy was identified as Simon Cuevas III.
Police said he was jumped by seven other students, then shot and killed when one of them pulled a gun. No arrests have been made.
As students returned to campus today, one mother shared her concerns.
Accountability on both sides – that’s what this parent, who wants to remain anonymous, wants from both the district and students’ families as her son attends the academy.
She told KENS 5 she doesn’t feel safe sending her child to Brewer Academy anymore.
“Why not at least have someone outside the school or campus on the corner?” she asked.
She wonders about what was known and what wasn’t done.
“They were aware of weapons and drugs being hidden on the way to school.”
District police told KENS 5 yesterday that they are familiar with the practice, telling media that the “walkers” that walk home have a tendency to stash weapons on their way so they have easy access on their way home.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the gun used to kill 14-year-old Simon Cuevas III made it onto campus Wednesday.
District police did say metal detectors do not exist at Brewer Academy, but every student is patted down at the beginning of the day.
“Nobody really realizes that’s a child…he didn’t really deserve for someone to surround him like that,” she said.
Now those who loved Simon mourn over his memorial, a memorial where he last laid after police said seven classmates surrounded him, one shot and killed him.
This mother, whose son is around Simon’s age and attends Brewer Academy, wants to send a message.
“They’re aware and they know they should act on their suspicions – I know they can’t do it on their own – it also takes the parent.”
She says for both the district and parents to recognize there’s more work to be done.
“Instead of asking people what’s on their mind on Facebook, they need to ask their kids what’s on their mind…what’s going on…who are they hanging out with.”
And she hopes that everyone realizes lives can be changed before it’s too late.
“People need more of god in their hearts and their lives. At the end of the day, the bible is what we swear on in court in front of a judge, so I feel we really need to introduce it before things get way out of hand.”
The search continues for Simon’s killer as authorities question multiple people and review surveillance footage.