Alejandro Pina was an 18-year-old Hispanic college freshman from Fort Worth who was shot at his home in the 4300 block of Vinson Street on December 10, 2019. He was critically wounded, taken to a nearby hospital, and later died of his injuries. Family named in reports include his parents Ricarda and Andrew, his siblings, and his girlfriend Elizabeth.

Witnesses or neighbors reported the shooter fled before police arrived. On December 19, 2019, Fort Worth police arrested 18-year-old Antonio Rodriguez and charged him with murder; investigators say Rodriguez shot Alejandro in the upper torso. Rodriguez was held in the Tarrant County Correction Center on $250,000 bail.

Alejandro’s family and community mourned the loss of a young man described as kind and loving. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Alejandro, please share what you can with investigators.