On August 4, 2017, 15-year-old Zenas Farias tragically died from a gunshot wound in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a home on Big Valley Drive. According to police reports, Zenas was accidentally shot by his half-brother, Daniel Farias Jr., who was 20 years old at the time. Daniel had picked up a loaded gun that was on the couch, and it discharged, hitting Zenas in the arm and chest.
Despite being rushed to University Hospital, Zenas succumbed to his injuries within an hour.
Daniel Farias Jr. was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide. He was held in the Bexar County Jail on a $10,000 bond. The family was devastated by the loss, with Zenas' aunt describing him as a special and supportive person who had a whole life ahead of him. The family's grief was compounded by the fact that Daniel, who was also deeply affected by the incident, faced legal consequences for the accident.
The case highlighted the dangers of having loaded firearms within reach and the tragic consequences that can result from such negligence. The family's memories of Zenas, his smiles, and his laughter remain a testament to the young life lost too soon.
