...By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media.
Tragic Shooting at Sonic Drive-In: 12-Year-Old Charged with Murder
A shocking incident occurred at a Sonic Drive-In in Keene, Texas, where a 12-year-old boy has been charged with murder after shooting and killing a staff member with an assault rifle.
When the police arrived at the scene around 10 p.m. on Saturday, they discovered 32-year-old Matthew Davis lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Altercation Leading to a Fatal Shooting: Details Unveiled
According to detectives, Angel Gomez, a 20-year-old individual, was the driver of the vehicle in which the 12-year-old boy and other passengers were present.
Gomez was behaving loudly and disorderly, and an altercation ensued after he was confronted by Davis for urinating in the parking lot.
During this heated exchange, the child retrieved an AR-15 rifle from the car and fired six rounds at Davis, as confirmed by authorities.
Escape and Arrest: Pursuit of Justice
After the shooting, both the boy and Gomez fled the scene.
However, Gomez later returned to the Sonic and was apprehended by the police.
The child was found and detained at a residence in Rio Vista, where the authorities discovered multiple firearms.
Charges Filed: Murder Charges for Gomez and the 12-Year-Old
Both Gomez and the unnamed 12-year-old have been charged with murder in connection with the tragic incident.
The details surrounding their involvement and respective roles are still being investigated.
Community in Mourning: Remembering Matthew Davis
Davis, who had recently relocated to Keene and had only been working at the Sonic for two weeks, leaves behind a 10-year-old son.
His grieving mother is making arrangements to lay him to rest in Louisiana, his hometown.
Community Shocked and Seeking Solace
The sound of gunshots sent shockwaves through the community.
Dylan Elliott, a nearby resident, described the scene, expressing her heartbreak at the fact that a 12-year-old had access to a gun and took someone’s life.
The tragic incident has deeply affected the community, with residents coming together to lay flowers outside the closed restaurant.
