Alexander Villegas Obituary, Death – Royse City police are investigating the accidental shooting death of an 18-year-old male. The incident occurred late Friday night, prompting officers to respond to a 911 call about an accidental shooting at a residence located in the 6100 block of County Road 2597.
Upon arrival, officers found the young man, who was conscious and reported that the handgun had accidentally discharged while he was handling it. The officers immediately administered first aid to the victim until paramedics and fire personnel arrived at the scene.
Despite the medical assistance, the victim, identified as Alexander Villegas, a student at Royse City High School, was transported to a local hospital but unfortunately did not survive. The Royse City Police Department has confirmed his identity and is currently handling the investigation into the incident.
At this stage, no additional details are available, and the investigation is ongoing. The authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting.