Cesar Montelongo, a 53-year-old Hispanic maintenance worker, was fatally shot on December 24, 2022, while on duty at the Clayton Pointe Apartment Complex in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was on a resident’s balcony checking for burst pipes after freezing temperatures when the resident, believing Montelongo to be a burglar, shot him through a window. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide.

The resident who fired remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Montelongo had worked at the complex for 16 years and is survived by his wife, Candelaria, and five sons. His family has expressed grief and forgiveness while also seeking answers and accountability. Questions in the public discussion include whether the resident had been given notice of maintenance work being done on the unit.

If anyone knew Cesar, saw maintenance crews at Clayton Pointe that week, or has information about how the shooting occurred, please share what was seen or heard.