Eric Burch, 26, was fatally shot on December 25, 2016, at the Trails At Dominion Park apartments on Dominion Park Drive in Houston. He had arrived to pick up his children from his common-law ex-wife’s residence when a physical altercation reportedly broke out between Burch and the woman’s boyfriend, identified as 22-year-old Zacchaeus Mitchell. Investigators say Mitchell produced a handgun and shot Burch at least once. Burch was taken to Houston Northwest Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit opened the investigation and an arrest warrant was issued for Mitchell, described as heavyset, 250 to 275 pounds and between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall. Mitchell reportedly fled in a silver vehicle but later turned himself in and was charged with murder; bail was set at $30,000 and a first court appearance was scheduled for the following Thursday. Burch’s family remembered him as a loving father, brother, cousin and son who was looking forward to celebrating Christmas with his children.

Anyone with information about the shooting or Mitchell’s movements on December 25, 2016, is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.