Andy Daniel Hinojos, a 16-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from San Angelo, Texas, tragically passed away on February 21, 2022. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the lower back. The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Magdalen Street, where Andy was shot and subsequently taken to Shannon Medical Center by private vehicle.
Mason Elijah Ovalle Fulton, a 22-year-old resident of San Angelo, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Andy's death.
Fulton pleaded guilty to the charge and received an eight-year sentence after waiving a jury trial. He claimed that the shooting was accidental and that he did not believe the gun was loaded at the time.
The San Angelo Police Department responded to the scene and recovered the handgun used in the shooting. Fulton was detained shortly after the incident. The case drew significant attention in the local community, and Fulton's sentencing brought some closure to Andy's grieving family and friends.
Andy was remembered as a friendly, caring, and goofy individual who enjoyed making people laugh. He was a junior at Central High School and was deeply loved by his family and friends. His funeral services were held at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, and he was laid to rest in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
The loss of Andy Daniel Hinojos has left a lasting impact on his community, and the legal proceedings against Mason Fulton have been a focal point in the aftermath of this tragic event.
