DeAdrian Walker, a 13-year-old boy from San Antonio, Texas, tragically died on September 2, 2020, from a gunshot wound to the chest. According to the San Antonio Police Department , Walker was playing with a handgun when it accidentally discharged. He was transported to San Antonio Military Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
The incident occurred at a home on the Northeast Side of San Antonio, near Loop 410.
Several teenagers were present at the home during the incident, and they have been cooperating with the investigation. Police believe the handgun may have been stolen. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Walker's identity and cause of death. The case remains under investigation, with authorities still determining whether Walker or someone else pulled the trigger. Two teenage girls were taken in for questioning, but no one has been charged with a crime.
The tragic death of DeAdrian Walker highlights the dangers of handling firearms, especially by young individuals. The community continues to mourn the loss of the young boy, and the investigation seeks to provide clarity and justice for his family.
