Dallas, September 30, 2025
News Summary
A tragic incident occurred in Dallas where a 16-year-old male was accidentally shot and killed by a 20-year-old while they were playing with a firearm. The shooting took place in Central Oak Cliff. The suspect, identified as Anderson Acabal-Nolasco, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Investigators are actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which remains under investigation by the Dallas Police Department. The shooting has raised concerns about firearm safety and the handling of guns among young individuals.
Dallas — A 16-year-old male died after being accidentally shot by a 20-year-old while playing with a gun in Dallas. The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2025, in the 800 block of Ryan Road in Central Oak Cliff, according to police reports.
What happened
Dallas police responded to a shooting call and found the 16-year-old victim, who was killed in the incident. The suspect has been identified as Anderson Acabal-Nolasco, who was 20 years old at the time of the shooting. Acabal-Nolasco has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Police indicated that no additional information was immediately available, and the incident remains under investigation. Initially, police mistakenly reported the victim’s age, which was later corrected.
Immediate response and charges
Officers arrived on scene shortly after the report and located the victim, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Medical response personnel were present, but the victim was declared dead at the scene. The suspect, identified as Anderson Acabal-Nolasco, was taken into custody and formally charged with manslaughter. The charge follows the initial on-scene investigation that found the shooting was accidental and involved handling a firearm.
Investigation status
The Dallas Police Department listed the case as an active investigation. Police indicated that no additional information was immediately available, and the incident remains under investigation. Detectives are expected to continue interviews, process the scene, and review forensic evidence to clarify the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. Any additional charges or case developments will depend on the outcome of that ongoing work.
Location and timing
The shooting occurred in Central Oak Cliff, in the 800 block of Ryan Road. The reported time was around 9:50 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2025. The neighborhood location and hour place the incident during evening hours in a residential area, which prompted a rapid police response and an immediate neighborhood investigation.
Victim and reporting note
The victim was identified in police records as a 16-year-old male. Initially, police mistakenly reported the victim’s age, which was later corrected. That correction was reflected in the department’s subsequent releases and the case file as investigators continued to gather facts.
Suspect information
The suspect was named by authorities as Anderson Acabal-Nolasco. He was 20 years old at the time of the shooting. Acabal-Nolasco has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Court dates and bail status were not released at the time police indicated that no additional information was immediately available, and the incident remains under investigation.
Next steps
Investigators will continue to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and review ballistic and forensic findings to determine the full sequence of events. Prosecutors will review charges as the case file is developed. Police indicated that no additional information was immediately available, and the incident remains under investigation.
FAQ
What happened?
A 16-year-old male died after being accidentally shot by a 20-year-old while playing with a gun in Dallas.
When and where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2025, in the 800 block of Ryan Road in Central Oak Cliff.
How did police respond?
Dallas police responded to the shooting call and found the 16-year-old victim, who was killed in the incident.
Who is the suspect?
The suspect has been identified as Anderson Acabal-Nolasco, who was 20 years old at the time of the shooting.
Has anyone been charged?
Acabal-Nolasco has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Is the investigation ongoing?
Police indicated that no additional information was immediately available, and the incident remains under investigation.
Was there an earlier reporting error?
Initially, police mistakenly reported the victim’s age, which was later corrected.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Around 9:50 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2025 |
| Location | 800 block of Ryan Road in Central Oak Cliff, Dallas |
| Victim | A 16-year-old male died after being accidentally shot by a 20-year-old while playing with a gun in Dallas. |
| Suspect | Anderson Acabal-Nolasco, who was 20 years old at the time of the shooting |
| Charge | Acabal-Nolasco has been arrested and charged with manslaughter |
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