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Matthew Cisneros

Case from Garland, TX dated Feb 26, 2015

Victim Details

Matthew Cisneros

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Garland

TX

2015-02-26

13

Matthew

Cisneros

07/12/2026

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Matthew Cisneros, a 13-year-old Hispanic boy from Garland, Texas, tragically died on February 26, 2015. Initially, there were indications that his death might have been a suicide, as he was found with a gun beside him. However, further investigation revealed that the shooting was accidental.

A 12-year-old friend of Matthew's was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The young suspect admitted to playing with the gun at Matthew's house and pulling the trigger, believing the gun was unlo ...
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  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Boy, 12, Arrested in Fatal Shooting: Garland PD
  • Boy, 12, arrested in shooting that killed friend - CBS News
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