NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Police on Wednesday arrested a third teenager in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old New Braunfels teenager.
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Investigators on Thursday revealed for the first time what appears to be the motive for the slaying of Conrad Kuntz.
A New Braunfels Police news release said Kuntz and three teenagers met around 10 p.m. on Saturday in the 1500 block of Lahn Road, where a 16-year-old boy attempted a robbery that led to an altercation.
During the altercation, a 15-year-old boy shot Kuntz with a handgun, police said.
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The 15-year-old and a 16-year-old boy were arrested this week and charged with murder. Another 16-year-old boy was charged with robbery.
Kuntz was laid to rest Thursday.
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