Texas man sentenced to 50 years for shooting that killed 12-year-old

Terry Rivera pleaded guilty to capital murder and was sentenced to 50 years for a March 2024 shooting that killed 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez in Cloverleaf, Texas.

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was killed in a March 2024 shooting at his home in Cloverleaf, Texas. The suspected shooter had been in a relationship with the boy's mother and shared children with her. He was arrested weeks after the incident. The suspect pleaded guilty and has now been sentenced. Known details: - On March 4, 2024, 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez was killed at his home in Cloverleaf, Texas. - Terry Rivera, who had been in a relationship with the boy's mother and shares two children with her, was identified as the suspect and was arrested weeks later. - Authorities reported that shots were fired through a window of the home. - Rivera pleaded guilty to capital murder on Jan. 20 and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Summary: Rivera was sentenced to 50 years after pleading guilty to capital murder, marking the conclusion of the criminal case at sentencing. Undetermined at this time.