Man arrested in accidental shotgun shooting death of teenage boy in Lower Valley

A man was arrested in connection with the fatal accidental shooting of a 15-year-old boy Tuesday night in the Lower Valley.

Miguel Angel Herrera-Chico, 25, is accused of accidentally shooting Jay Diaz with a shotgun at about 7 p.m. in the 7100 block of Dale Road in the Ramona area near North Loop Drive, El Paso Police Department officials said.

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Herrera-Chico was “recklessly attempting to clear a malfunction” with the shotgun when he allegedly shot Diaz, officials said.

Diaz was taken to Del Sol Medical Center for treatment. He later died from the injuries sustained in the shooting, officials said.

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Herrera-Chico was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. He was booked into the El Paso County Jail on a bond of $50,000.

Aaron Martinez may be reached at 546-6249; aamartinez@elpasotimes.com; @AMartinez31 on Twitter.