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Cesar Cortes

Case from Bellaire, TX dated Jan 14, 2020

Victim Details

Name

Cesar Cortes

Gender

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Bellaire

State

Date Of Death

2020-01-14

Age At Death

First Name

Cesar

Last Name

Cortes

Last Updated

07/18/2026

Case Description

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Cesar Cortes, a 19-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 14, 2020, at Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas. The incident occurred when a 16-year-old fellow student accidentally shot him while showing off a handgun. The shooting was deemed unintentional, and the younger teen was later found guilty of manslaughter.

Following the incident, the shooter was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The weapon used in the shooting was eventually recovered aft ...

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KPRC: Surveillance footage shows arrest of student charged in connection with Bellaire HS shooting

KHOU: Shooting at Bellaire High School

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Cesar Cortes

Case from Bellaire, TX dated Jan 14, 2020

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