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A Texas library turned deadly in December when two teenagers were killed in a shootout over a counterfeit money deal for an AR-15 rifle, according to prosecutors.
Obbie Perez, 17, is facing charges of capital murder for the deaths of Angel Solis and Elijah Martinez, both 15, during the tragic incident on Dec. 30, reported by FOX Dallas.
Perez was taken into custody on Friday.
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The Mountain Creek Branch Library in Dallas is near where two Texas teenagers were shot and killed during a shootout, authorities said. (KDFW)
Allegedly, Perez drove Martinez to the library to meet Solis for the rifle purchase. During the exchange, Solis gave Martinez a duffle bag containing the rifle, the documents said.
Authorities stated that Martinez paid Solis with counterfeit money, and the confrontation turned into a deadly shootout between the teens.
Both teens were shot, and an arrest affidavit mentioned that Perez hid a 9 mm pistol in the bushes before calling 911.
According to court documents, Obbie Perez, 17, knew Elijah Martinez, 15, was going to use counterfeit money to purchase an AR-15 rifle from Angel Solis, also 15. (Dallas County jail)
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Upon arrival, Perez allegedly provided authorities with a different handgun. Initially, he denied witnessing the shooting, but later he reportedly confessed that he was aware of Martinez’s intention to use fake money to rob Solis for the weapon.
Perez is currently in custody at the Dallas County jail with a $2 million bond, according to jail records.