Germain Rodriguez, a 36-year-old Hispanic man from Fort Worth, Texas, was shot and killed on June 10, 2017, after intervening in an argument between neighbors. The shooting happened about 10 p.m. in the 2500 block of Northwest 25th Street. Rodriguez was struck multiple times in the torso and died; his family said he was a friendly, peace-loving man who was trying to help.

Police say Oscar de la Cruz, Jr., a 30-year-old visiting his father next door, fled the scene and was later arrested and charged with murder. Rodriguez left behind a wife and three children; the family had been planning the eldest daughter’s quinceanera when the funeral arrangements became necessary instead. The motive for the argument that led to the shooting remains unclear.

The community followed the case closely and Rodriguez’s family described their loss in public statements. Does anyone have information about that night or knew Rodriguez and can share what happened?