Neighbor kills two brothers in driveway shooting

In Texas, on August 4, 2026, two brothers, Maliki Perales, 11, and Drayvn Quiroz, 20, were tragically shot while backing a car into their driveway. The shooter, Daniel Antonio Perez, 40, allegedly ran across the street and opened fire without any provocation. The brothers' father, Andrew Perales, was on the phone ordering food when he heard gunshots and rushed to help his sons. Despite his efforts to perform CPR, Maliki was pronounced dead shortly after the shooting, while Drayvn succumbed to his injuries the following morning. Perez fled the scene but later called 911 to report the incident, hiding in a nearby backyard where he discarded the weapon used in the attack. Authorities indicated that Perez may have been experiencing a mental health crisis, although this does not absolve him of responsibility for his actions. He has been charged with capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted. The community has rallied around the Perales family, with a GoFundMe set up to support them during this devastating time. A vigil was held in memory of the brothers, highlighting the profound impact of this tragedy on their family and the local community. The sheriff described the situation as extremely unfortunate, emphasizing that the family fell victim to a neighbor who had been a ticking time bomb, with prior signs of mental health issues that were not reported to authorities. The incident has raised questions about community safety and the need for mental health awareness and intervention.