Devin Leal, a 17-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on August 27, 2016, in San Benito, Texas. Devin was attending a gathering with friends when the incident occurred. According to police reports, a friend of Devin's, Jonathan Gamez, who was 21 years old at the time, was handling a .40-caliber pistol when it accidentally discharged, striking Devin in the head.
Devin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jonathan Gamez turned himself in to the police later that day and was charged with manslaughter, a second-degree felony. The judge set Gamez's bond at $300,000, and he was taken into custody at the Cameron County jail. Police Chief Michael Galvan described the incident as a tragic and unfortunate accident.
The case brought significant attention to the dangers of handling firearms, especially during social gatherings. The community mourned the loss of Devin Leal, and his family and friends were left to cope with the sudden and unexpected tragedy.
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