Faith Liliana Monreal, a 15-year-old Hispanic female from Hutto, Texas, tragically lost her life on December 12, 2021. Faith was shot in the head while at a friend's house for a sleepover. The incident occurred in the Hutto Town Square Neighborhood. Faith's mother, Vanessa Monreal, received a call from the police informing her of the shooting. Faith was immediately taken to the hospital, where she fought for her life for two months before passing away on February 11, 2022.
The Hutto Independent School District described the shooting as a "tragic incident," and both Faith and the friend involved were high school students. The Hutto Police Department stated that additional complexities emerged during the investigation, warranting further examination. Once the investigation is complete, the police will make a recommendation to the district attorney's office on how to proceed.
A manslaughter warrant was issued for the unidentified girl involved in the shooting. Her father also faced a warrant for making a firearm accessible to a child resulting in death, a class A misdemeanor. The family of Faith Monreal expressed their need for justice and peace, with Faith's grandmother, Charlette Robinson, emphasizing the family's desire for justice for Faith.
Faith's family has been navigating the juvenile justice system following her death, which has added to their grief and challenges. The family was denied the opportunity to read impact statements in the juvenile case, further complicating their pursuit of justice for Faith. A GoFundMe campaign was set up to support the Monreal family during this difficult time.
