Daniel Andrés Muñiz Jr., a 19-year-old Hispanic man from Beaumont, Texas, was killed on April 6, 2021, at the Timberlake Courts Apartments. He was found dead at the scene; an 18-year-old woman who was with him survived but was injured.

Police arrested 19-year-old Dontay Jamal Barlow in connection with the shooting. Barlow was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault. Reports state Barlow had previously stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, prompting a protective order against him that he violated; he had been released on bail days before the shooting.

Muñiz’s family and friends remembered him as kind, caring, goofy, and fond of music and video games. The case brought attention locally to domestic violence and the role of protective orders.

If anyone knew Daniel, saw activity around Timberlake Courts on April 6, 2021, or has information about the events that morning, please share what you know.