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SAN ANGELO, Texas — A reckless handling of a firearm inside an apartment ended in tragedy Friday night, leaving one teen dead and another facing a manslaughter charge.
On February 6, 2026, at approximately 8:44 p.m., officers with the San Angelo Police Department were dispatched to the 1900 block of Raney Street at the Windmill Apartments in reference to a shooting.
When officers arrived, they took 19-year-old Norberto Gonzales into custody without incident. Inside the apartment, officers located 18-year-old Jordan DeLaCruz suffering from a gunshot wound. DeLaCruz was transported to Shannon ER, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary findings indicate the two were recklessly handling a handgun inside the apartment when the firearm discharged, striking DeLaCruz.
Gonzales was arrested and charged with Manslaughter. His bond was set at $75,000.
