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3rd person arrested in connection with Jacksonville shooting that killed 15-year-old, injured his brother

The shooting killed Daniel V. Benitez, 15, of Bullard, and left his brother Jesus V. Benitez, 17, critically injured at the time.

JACKSONVILLE, Texas — Editor's Note: The above video aired in April 2023.

A third person has been arrested in connection with a Jacksonville shooting that left one teen dead and another critically injured.

Alex Patricio, 18, is charged with murder, tampering with evidence and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon regarding an April 1 shooting in the 2000 block of S. Jackson St.,  Jacksonville police confirmed Thursday. Patricio's bonds total $1.4 million, jail records show. 

The shooting killed Daniel V. Benitez, 15, of Bullard, and left his brother Jesus V. Benitez, 17, injured. 

Credit: Cherokee County Jail Records

Octavio Abundes, 19, was arrested last week on charges of murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. A 15-year-old was already charged with murder in connection with the shooting, but his name will not be released due to his age. 

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