HOUSTON, Texas – New details are emerging about the army veteran who is accused of shooting an 11-year-old to death while playing ding-dong ditch near his home in East Houston on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Suspect detained after 11-year-old shot in back during ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank dies

Two days after the deadly shooting, on Sept. 1, 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon was charged with murder in connection with the death of 11-year-old Julian Guzman.

On Wednesday, during a bond hearing, a judge set Leon’s bond at $1 million. Prosecutors argued for the bond amount, saying the allegations involve “someone intentionally killing an 11-year-old for knocking on their door.”

INITIAL REPORT: Suspect detained after 11-year-old shot in back during ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank dies

What happened?

On Saturday, Aug

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