Moses Reyes, a 16-year-old boy from San Antonio, Texas, tragically died on July 16, 2020, after being shot in the upper body while playing with a gun with a group of friends. The incident occurred at his home in the 11000 block of Lands Pond. According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, the gun was accidentally discharged by a 14-year-old girl who was part of the group. Moses was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly before 2 p.m.
that day.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office initially investigated the case as a possible suicide, but witness statements led them to classify it as a homicide. The 14-year-old girl who pulled the trigger later confessed to her involvement and was charged with manslaughter. However, the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are still searching for two other teens who were present at the scene.
Moses Reyes was known for his aspirations to pursue a professional basketball career and his selfless nature, often thinking of others even when times were tough for his family. His father, devastated by the loss, expressed his grief and the impact it has had on their family. The community continues to mourn the loss of the young teenager, whose life was cut short by this tragic accident.
