12-Year-Old Accused of Killing Sonic Drive-In Worker After Confrontation in Texas

Matthew Davis, left, and his mother Leigh Anne.Photo: GoFundMe

Friends and family are mourning their loved one after a 32-year-old Texas man was fatally shot while working at Sonic Drive-In on Saturday night.

Matthew Davis was working the night shift in Keene, Texas, when a 12 year old allegedly shot him multiple times, killing him.

According toa press release from the Keene Police Department, authorities received a call reporting shots fired at the Sonic around 9:40 p.m. on Saturday. When officers arrived, they found Davis on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

During their investigation, police discovered that 20-year-old Angel Gomez arrived at the Sonic that evening with passengers in his vehicle, according to the release.

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After Davis confronted Gomez, a physical altercation took place and a juvenile — whomThe Dallas Morning Newsreports is a 12 year old — “retrieved a firearm and fired multiple shots, striking the victim,” the release alleges.

The 12 year old and Gomez have both been charged with murder in connection with Davis' death, the Keene Police Department announced. It was not immediately clear if either has entered a plea or retained an attorney.

According to aGoFundMecreated to help with funeral expenses, Davis leaves behind a 10-year-old son.NBC DFWreports that people have left flowers and a cross at the Sonic where Davis was killed in his memory.

source: people.com