Fernando Araujo-Perez was 24 when he died in Pflugerville, Texas, on February 19, 2021. His death was ultimately determined to be related to a fentanyl overdose, and detectives opened an investigation to identify how he obtained the drugs.

Investigators identified a potential supplier, Noe Arrellano-Perez, 21, whose name appears in the inquiry. Two other men, Jose Fernando Martinez-Ruiz and Jose Vicente Fernandez-Olveda, were later arrested and charged with murder in connection with Fernando’s death. The case was closed by exception on May 31, 2021, indicating authorities said they had sufficient evidence to proceed with charges.

Fernando’s family and friends continue to grieve.