Steven Montalvo, a 17-year-old male student at Weiss High School in the Pflugerville Independent School District, tragically died on December 14, 2021, in Manor, Texas. The incident occurred at a home on Jamie Drive, where Montalvo was part of a group of friends playing with a gun that accidentally discharged, striking him in the head. The gun was not believed to be loaded intentionally, and it was not pointed at Montalvo when it went off.
Manor Police Chief Ryan Phipps described the incident as a tragic accident, and no charges have been filed as the investigation continues to determine the gun's owner.
The investigation revealed that Montalvo did not live at the home where the shooting occurred, and police believe they know who the gun belongs to, but have not released that information due to the ongoing investigation. The community, including Pflugerville ISD, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Montalvo, and crisis counselors and social workers were made available to students and staff at Weiss High School to help cope with the tragedy.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects named in connection with Steven Montalvo's death. The case remains under investigation, with Manor police continuing to gather information to understand the full circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting.
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