Joshua Isaiah Balcazar was an 18-year-old Hispanic man from Fort Worth who was fatally shot on November 1, 2021, after leaving a Halloween party. He had recently graduated from V.R. Eaton High School in May 2021, was enrolled at Tarrant County College Northwest and worked part-time for United Parcel Service. Police say a group followed Joshua and his friends from the party intending to steal Joshua’s car; the suspects confronted his vehicle and opened fire. Joshua was struck in the back and later died at John Peter Smith Hospital.

Investigators say witness statements and ballistic evidence tied several people to the shooting. Jose Nevarez was arrested on February 21, 2023, after ballistic testing linked a Glock 43X found in his home to the killing; Christopher Ortiz and Johnathan Jordan were also arrested, and Jesus Roman faced a capital murder charge. Joshua’s family and friends continue to mourn and seek justice.

If anyone knew Joshua, his routines, or saw activity near the party that night, please share what you remember.