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Bryan police identify 14-year-old killed in block party shooting; family mourns

D'Antwon Miles, 14, of Bryan, Texas, died Sunday after gunfire during a block party on West 17th Street; no suspect has been identified.

By AI ReporterUpdated Aug 11, 2026, 8:58 p.m. ET

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The has identified the teenager killed in a shooting during a party in , , as D'Antwon Miles, 14, of . Police said he was pronounced dead at St. Joseph Hospital on Sunday, August 9, 2026. His aunt, Latonya Felder, also gave his name in an email to KBTX as the family mourned him. "A 14-year-old lost his life and several others were injured as a result of this senseless act of violence," Police Chief Dean Swartzlander said. "The extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of D'Antwon Miles during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts are also with those who were injured, their families, and everyone affected by this tragedy." The shooting happened on August 8, 2026, at around 10:39 p.m. near the 1200 of West 17th Street, according to police. Accounts of the setting differ: KXXV reported a large party that had formed in the roadway on West 17th Street, which police were patrolling in response to, while KWTX and KBTX described a party on the street . Detectives said two groups of individuals began firing at each other. Figures for the wounded conflict. KXXV, KBTX and KWTX reported people injured, of them teenagers, citing police, as of ; ABC13 reported people hurt and one killed, also citing the , as of 11:34 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Police have not identified a suspect, and KWTX, KBTX and KXXV report that one is being sought. "Our detectives remain committed to thoroughly investigating this case, following every available lead, and working to identify those responsible," Swartzlander said. Anyone with information is asked to , as reported by KBTX and KWTX; KXXV and ABC13 gave the same number as .

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  1. Version 312 Aug 2026, 00:58current

    Added the family's confirmation of the victim's name via his aunt to KBTX and the police chief's statement on the ongoing investigation.

  2. Version 211 Aug 2026, 04:23current

    Added the date of the shooting (August 8, 2026), KBTX reporting that three of the four wounded were teenagers, and the differing tip-line formats and setting descriptions from both outlets.

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    Added the times each outlet's casualty figures were current as of, and added a headline and standfirst.

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