Teen charged after 15-year-old was found dead with gunshot wounds in Galveston

Teen charged with murder after 15-year-old’s death in Galveston (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

GALVESTON – A teenager has been arrested after his alleged involvement in the murder of a 15-year-old last month.

Officers with the Galveston Police Department say Texas City resident Darius Geters was arrested on Thursday and charged with the murder.

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It is believed that he is responsible for the death which took place in the 2900 block of Ave M ½ on March 26.

According to investigators, officers arrived and located the 15-year-old with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Specific details surrounding the murder remain unknown.

Geters is being held in the Galveston County Jail on a $250,000 bond.


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