Andres E. Delgado IV, a 14-year-old Hispanic male from San Antonio, Texas, tragically passed away on March 14, 2018. He was born on November 8, 2003, and was known affectionately as "Baby Andy" by his family. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling and led to significant legal and emotional repercussions for his family.
On the morning of March 14, 2018, Andres Delgado IV was shot in his home on the East Side of San Antonio.
His father, Andres Delgado III, claimed that he had heard glass breaking and saw an armed intruder in his daughter's room, prompting him to return fire in defense of his family. However, police investigations revealed inconsistencies in the father's account. Investigators found no evidence of an attempted break-in or shots fired from outside the home. Instead, they discovered multiple firearms, suspected narcotics, and ammunition throughout the house.
Andres Delgado III was arrested on March 27, 2018, and charged with manslaughter in the death of his son. He later entered a plea of no contest to the charge. On April 4, 2019, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the shooting death of his 14-year-old son. The court found that Delgado III had recklessly fired multiple weapons inside the home, accidentally shooting his son.
The tragic incident left the family grappling with immense grief and loss. Andres Delgado IV's sister, Alejandra Delgado, and other family members have had to navigate the emotional aftermath of the event while seeking stability and support. The case highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of accountability for one's actions.
The legal proceedings and the father's sentencing brought some measure of justice for the family, but the pain of losing a young life remains profound. The community continues to remember and honor the memory of Andres E. Delgado IV, whose life was cut short far too soon.
