Teen Sentenced in San Antonio Assault Case
Fernando Flores received deferred adjudication for his role in the 2025 shooting of a local student.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Violence
Fernando Flores was sentenced to 10 years of deferred adjudication in the 379th District Court for his involvement in an attack on Simon Cuevas III. The victim was walking home from Brewer Academy when he was confronted and shot by a group of attackers.
Why it matters
The sentencing follows a violent assault that occurred in April 2025 at the intersection of South Elmendorf and Merida streets. Flores remains under supervision, and the court retains the authority to sentence him on the original charge if those conditions are violated.
Fernando Flores, 19, entered a no-contest plea for injury to a child in the 379th District Court. The legal proceedings continue as the court monitors the defendant during his 10-year period of deferred adjudication.
The players
Fernando Flores
He is a 19-year-old defendant who pleaded no contest to injury to a child.
Simon Cuevas III
He is the student who was shot while walking home from Brewer Academy.
Ron Rangel
He is the judge presiding over the 379th District Court who delivered the sentence.
Andrew Cantu
He is a co-defendant who was previously sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the case.
Caesar Tijerina
He was an individual involved in the case who died by suicide.
The details
Flores was part of a group of five individuals who intercepted Simon Cuevas III as he traveled home from school. During the altercation, one of the participants drew a firearm and shot the victim while he was on the ground.
Timeline
April 16, 2025: Simon Cuevas III was attacked while walking home from Brewer Academy.
August 2025: Caesar Tijerina died by suicide.
April 2026: Andrew Cantu was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
September 17, 2026: Fernando Flores received his deferred adjudication sentence.
Legal Context
This sentencing follows a complex legal process involving multiple participants in the 2025 assault on Simon Cuevas III. The case highlights the varying judicial outcomes for the different individuals involved, ranging from prison terms to supervised deferred adjudication.
The resolution of this case brings a significant legal development to the local community regarding the 2025 shooting incident. Residents should remain aware that legal oversight is ongoing for the defendant as part of his court-ordered supervision.
The takeaway
Deferred adjudication allows a defendant to avoid a final conviction if they successfully complete all court-ordered conditions during their supervision term. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in the judge moving forward with sentencing on the original charge.
Further reading
For more on criminal justice proceedings in the area, visit San Antonio Violence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dallas Morning News.
