Daniel David Tirado was 20 when he died on December 18, 2014, after being shot in the shoulder area and later succumbing to his injuries at a hospital. The shooting occurred in Ashe County, North Carolina; the county sheriff, James Williams, confirmed the basic facts. The shooter was Daniel’s father, 57-year-old Benjamin Tirado, who was charged with murder and with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Court filings in the North Carolina system included a first-degree murder count and noted Benjamin Tirado’s prior criminal record.

The case drew attention because it involved a fatal shooting within a family and raised questions about how the events unfolded and what led to the confrontation. If anyone knew Daniel, Benjamin, or the circumstances around December 18, 2014, please share what you remember or contact the authorities with information.