Crime
Parents detained after 4-year-old Josiah Cabral dies after shooting at Northwest Side home in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Authorities have identified the 4-year-old boy who died following a shooting inside a Northwest Side home as Josiah Cabral. Police say the investigation remains active as they work to determine the circumstances that led to the tragic incident.
According to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, officers were dispatched around 3 p.m. Monday to a residence in the 10000 block of Windstone Creek, near Bandera Road and Loop 1604.
Two separate 911 calls — one placed from inside the home and another from outside — reported a gunshot.
Upon arrival, officers found Josiah’s father on the floor attempting to provide lifesaving aid to his son.
Josiah was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Chief McManus confirmed that only three people were inside the home at the time of the shooting: Josiah, his mother, and his father.
A handgun was involved, but specific details regarding how the firearm was discharged have not yet been released.
Both parents were detained at the scene for questioning as investigators work to establish a clear timeline and determine what occurred.
Neighbors expressed shock and sadness after learning of the child’s death.
“It’s so awful and sad,” said neighbor Victoria Downing. “I just hope police get to the bottom of what happened to this 4-year-old.” Another neighbor, Adriana Almarac, described the incident as “nerve-wracking.”
Authorities emphasize that the investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be provided as it is confirmed.
May Josiah rest in peace.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.