Erik Fernandez, 43, of Fort Worth, Texas, was killed on March 4, 2019. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide after finding gunshot wounds to the head and neck.

Investigators say Fernandez was shot by his roommate, Jeffery Cory, then 40, during an argument about Cory’s late-night return and his behavior. Cory admitted to shooting Fernandez, saying the dispute led to a physical struggle over a gun; he told police the weapon first discharged and hit Fernandez in the stomach, then he shot Fernandez in the face and once in the back of the head. Cory reportedly hid the body, went to work, and later confessed; he was arrested and charged with murder and held in the Tarrant County Jail on $75,000 bond.

Reports say the investigation concluded Cory acted alone and there were no other suspects. Fernandez is remembered by family as a loving father to a teenage daughter. Anyone with information about this case is asked to share it with investigators.