Martin Lopez Jr. was 26 years old. He was kind, very giving, hardworking, and most important of all an amazing father. 

Martin was in a volatile relationship for many years. He would always go back for his son and unfortunately returned to that relationship.

On February 9th, 2019, my family and I recieved a call that would change our lives forever. My brother's life was cut short, at just 26 years old. His girlfriend informed the Homicide Division that Martin was going to the store and he asked for his gun, a gun which was purchased legally under his name. While handing Martin the gun, which was pointing straight to his face, she admitted to "accidentally" pulling the trigger, striking him one time in the face causing a preforated gunshot wound. Ultimately taking his life.
Four months later, the case was presented to the grand jury. The grand jury decided not to file charges.
The following two statutes could be applied to this case:

In Section 19.04 in the Texas Penal Code. (Manslaughter)
(a) A person commits an offense if he recklessly causes the death of an individual. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.

In Section 19.05 of the Texas Penal Code, criminally negligent homicide is defined as an act in which a person causes the death of another by criminal negligence.

By definition, shouldn't that be the appropriate charge?

Was the grand jury aware of the physical abuse towards my brother? I, personally sent the Homicide Division screenshots from my brother where he, himself, tells me she is abusing him and for me to go pick him up cause she was "going crazy".  Martin cared for the mother of his child so he never reported this abuse. Did the grand jury think about Martin or his family? His son lost his father that loved him so much and gave him everything he needed and more. After the DA's office allowed this woman to get away with taking Martin's life that party posted on social media that they received great news and a day later they celebrated at the club. Was this a celebration with getting away with taking someone's life? Someone that you claim to have loved for nine years? No apology was sent to my mother for her actions, but they all made sure they called my mother and all of our family out of our names on social media.

The District Attorney's office needs to reopen this case. We cannot continue to allow these people to get away with these crimes. Whether it be a reckless accident or not, her actions should have consequences. The grand jury should not be allowed to pick and choose which laws should be enforced.