Teen accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old brother re-arrested after parole violation

SAN ANTONIO – A 13-year-old accused of fatally shooting his 8-year-old brother has been arrested for allegedly violating the terms of his release.

According to the 436th District Court, the 13-year-old is accused of fatally shooting his brother, 8-year-old Daniel Casares, back on July 25, 2025.

The court says that the 130-year-old allegedly violated the conditions of his release to his grandmother, allegedly staying out past his court-mandated curfew, and evading police with a group of boys he was told not to be around.

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Judge Shaw ordered the boy to stay in custody until his next detention hearing on Dec. 18.

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According to the police, the teen had been handling a firearm when it fired, tragically striking the 8-year-old in the neck. The teen is facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with his brother’s death.