Deferred Sentence for Teen Involved in Student Shooting | San Antonio News

A 19-year-old, Fernando Flores, got a 10-year deferred adjudication after being linked to the fatal shooting of student Simon Cuevas — one of five initially charged with capital murder. Charges were later reduced to a third-degree felony for injury to a child, offering Flores a chance at avoiding prison if he stays clean. Meanwhile, his co-defendant Andrew Cantu received a 10-year sentence, while another suspect, Caesar Tijerina, died by suicide during the investigation. The case underscores the devastating ripple effects of violence and the unpredictable outcomes of justice in such tragic circumstances. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/09/18/man-sentenced-to-10-years-deferred-adjudication-in-shooting-death-of-saisd-student/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/19d63397b7a262a8 Report issues to [email protected].