Orlando Hidalgo was arrested on a capital murder charge, the newspaper reported. He is accused of shooting Anthony Isaiah Mares, WFAA reported.
The boy was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
Family tells me this is Anthony Mares, 2yo fatally shot last night in southern Dallas. Sheriff’s Dept is investigating, say they have not confirmed who shot child or whether it was accidental. Still looking for weapon. Just awful for this extended family. @wfaa pic.twitter.com/zVrzF1LY2a
— Bradley Blackburn (@BLBlackburn) November 19, 2018
The child's mother, Kancy Barerra, 22, told police that Hidalgo was holding a black handgun for his cousin, the Morning News reported, citing an arrest warrant.
According to the affidavit, Hidalgo told police he was in the bathroom with Barrera when he heard a loud noise, the newspaper reported. He said he found the child standing in a nearby room crying, and that the boy had shot himself, according to the affidavit.
Hidalgo remains in the Dallas County Jail, the Morning News reported. Bail has not been set.
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