Daniel Victor Barrera Jr, a 21-year-old Hispanic man from Dallas, Texas, was shot and killed on December 13, 2020. Known for a vibrant personality, he enjoyed sports — especially the LA Lakers and Dallas Cowboys — and liked cooking, dancing and singing. He was described as caring and a natural leader by those close to him.

Daniel was one of two victims in related shootings that day. The first victim, 20-year-old Christopher Ramirez Veloz, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the Moulin Rouge Apartments and later died at a hospital. About 2:41 p.m., Daniel was found shot at the Ridgecrest Apartments and was also pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Police identified 17-year-old Bryan Bernal Rivas as responsible for both shootings; he was arrested and charged in Daniel’s death and held in the Dallas County Jail with bond set at $500,000. The family continues to mourn; anyone who knew Daniel or has information about the shootings is asked to come forward.