15-year-old arrested in connection with drug-related homicide in Kyle

A 15-year-old male from Kyle has been arrested in connection with a drug-related homicide, says Kyle police.

Kyle police say officers responded to the 100 block of Dusky Thrush Drive just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 19 for a report of a gunshot. When they arrived, officers found the body of 19-year-old Christopher L. Trevino.

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A 15-year-old male from Kyle has been arrested in connection with a drug-related homicide, says Kyle police.

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Police say the alleged shooter had fled the scene before officers arrived, but investigators were able to find him a short while later at an apartment complex.

The 15-year-old has been processed into the Hays County Juvenile Detention Center on multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, tampering with evidence, deadly conduct, unlawful carry of a weapon and illegal discharge of a firearm.

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Kyle police say the investigation is ongoing.

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