SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A 13-year-old boy charged with capital murder will remain in juvenile detention after a judge denied his release request during a detention hearing Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The boy, who was 12 at the time of the shooting, was arrested about two weeks ago in connection with the June 2025 fatal shooting of Marcus Estrada, 20.<\/p>\n
Since the suspect is a juvenile, his identity and image are not being released.<\/p>\n
Estrada was shot on Otter Drive near Loop 410 and U.S. Highway 90 in June 2025. At the time, San Antonio police officers said they were searching for three suspects.<\/p>\n
The teen is the only person arrested in connection with the shooting. Police said the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
During Tuesday\u2019s hearing, the teen asked Judge William \u201cCruz\u201d Shaw to release him, promising that he would return to court and follow the judge\u2019s orders.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would do anything. I will show up to court,\u201d the teen told Shaw. \u201cI will behave. I will be a good kid.\u201d<\/p>\n
The boy also told Shaw that he believed the case was a mistake and asked to go home.<\/p>\n
The teen\u2019s mother also appeared in court and asked that her son be released.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s never been in trouble, and I don\u2019t see him as a danger to society,\u201d she told the judge. <\/p>\n
Shaw ultimately ordered the teen to remain in detention, saying the case is still in its early stages.<\/p>\n
Since 2023, there have been 11 cases of juveniles facing the charge of capital murder. <\/p>\n
If the teen does not get certified as an adult, the maximum prison time he could face is 40 years. <\/p>\n
The teen\u2019s next detention hearing is scheduled for Sept. 9. The judge could consider releasing him at that hearing.<\/p>\n
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