Jaime Hernandez, a 39-year-old Hispanic man, was killed on June 11, 2023, in Houston during a dispute with his neighbor, 79-year-old Frankie Vernagallo, a former Harris County Precinct 2 deputy. The altercation happened in the front yard of Hernandez’s home on Kirkglen Drive and was reportedly sparked by an argument over Hernandez’s dog. Police say Vernagallo shot Hernandez in the chest, causing immediate death.

The families had a long-running feud described as lasting nearly two decades, with the Hernandez family saying Vernagallo frequently harassed them and called police. Vernagallo was arrested and charged with murder; he was booked into the Harris County Jail with bond initially set at $250,000 and later reduced to $200,000. The Hernandez family has expressed fear about his potential release and has called for accountability as they mourn Jaime, who lived with and supported his parents.

Does anyone in the Kirkglen Drive area have information about past incidents between these households or about the June 11 confrontation?