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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 ...Read More
Following the incident, the shooter was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The weapon used in the shooting was eventually recovered aft ...Read More
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Cesar Cortes
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Bellaire
TX
2020-01-14
19
Cesar
Cortes
11/26/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I can't stop thinking about how the community came together after the loss of Cesar Cortes. It's bee... ...Read More
07/28/2024
07/28/2024
I recently came across an article saying that Bellaire High School held a vigil for Cesar Cortes. I ... ...Read More
02/17/2024
02/17/2024
I've been following the discussions around Cesar Cortes' case and wanted to share some thoughts on t... ...Read More
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
