San Antonio Teen's Death Led to Sentencing of Suspect
A court ordered 10 years of deferred adjudication for one individual involved in the 2025 death of a local student.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Secondary Education
Fernando Flores received a 10-year deferred adjudication sentence on September 18, 2026, for his involvement in the death of 14-year-old Simon Cuevas. The case stems from an incident in April 2025 where a group was recorded following the student after he left school.
Why it matters
The resolution of this case marks a significant point in a legal process that has spanned several months for the local community near Brewer Academy. Five individuals were charged in total for their roles in the incident that claimed the life of the 14-year-old student.
Fernando Flores faces 10 years of community supervision, while Andrew Cantu previously received a 10-year prison sentence in April 2026. Two other juvenile suspects were sent to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
The players
Fernando Flores
An individual involved in the April 2025 incident who received a 10-year deferred adjudication sentence.
Simon Cuevas
The 14-year-old victim whose death led to the criminal charges against five individuals.
Andrew Cantu
A suspect in the case who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for injury to a child in April 2026.
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
The state agency responsible for the indeterminate detention of two juvenile suspects involved in the case.
The details
Surveillance video played a key role in the investigation, showing the group following Simon Cuevas as he left school in April 2025. Deferred adjudication serves as a form of community supervision that allows for a potential dismissal of the case against Fernando Flores if he successfully completes the 10-year term without a final conviction.
Timeline
April 16, 2025: Simon Cuevas was killed.
April 2026: Andrew Cantu was sentenced to prison.
September 18, 2026: Fernando Flores was sentenced to deferred adjudication.
November 5, 2026: Simon Cuevas would have turned 16.
The Home Front
The use of deferred adjudication in San Antonio follows the standard application of the Texas legal statute for community-based supervision. This sentencing framework offers a path that avoids a final criminal conviction provided the defendant complies with all court-ordered conditions for 10 years.
Families in the area may want to discuss school safety and travel routes to Brewer Academy with their children. Monitoring local school district communications can provide parents with additional context regarding site security and student well-being policies.
The takeaway
The resolution of this legal matter underscores the lasting impact that student-related incidents have on local San Antonio families. Residents may choose to keep the dates and details of this case on file as they navigate ongoing community discussions about youth safety near local schools.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KSAT.
