Steven Vasquez Flores, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on August 11, 2020, in Universal City, Texas. He was fatally shot inside a motel room at the Super 8 in the 200 block of Palisades Drive around 4:30 a.m. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Flores died of a gunshot wound to the chest, and his manner of death was ruled a homicide.
Authorities detained four individuals in connection with the incident, two of whom were minors. The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred while the teens were allegedly playing with a gun. Another 16-year-old present at the scene was detained on suspicion of manslaughter.
However, no charges or arrests have been made, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown.
The case has drawn significant attention, and law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Flores' death. The community has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the loss of a young life and the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
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