Fabian Rocha, 41, was shot at his home on Forister Ranch Drive in Dale, Texas, in the early hours of May 8, 2022. A single father of four, Rocha was found unconscious with a life-threatening gunshot wound and died the following day. The killing has left his family and community grieving; fundraisers and local support efforts have been reported.

Authorities have identified a suspect as 49-year-old Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos, a convicted violent offender and registered sex offender. Arrest warrants charge him with murder and aggravated kidnapping. He is considered armed and dangerous and is reported to use several aliases, including Pedro Gallegos-Mercado, Michael Gallegos, Mario Gonzalez, Miguel Garcia, Ismael Ramirez, Daniel Garcia, Miguel Garcia, and Miguel Ramirez. Distinctive marks reported are a Gallegos tattoo on his abdomen, a large portrait of Jesus on his back, a scar on the right side of his head, and a mole on his right cheek.

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, Texas Rangers, and the Caldwell County District Attorney’s criminal investigator are involved and urging caution. If anyone has information that could lead to Barrientos-Gallegos’ arrest, please contact authorities.