Frank Christopher Hernandez, 30, was shot and killed in his Northeast El Paso apartment early on the morning of September 21, 2016. Hours earlier he had been celebrating with co-workers from a local roofing company; colleagues remembered him as hard-working, honest, loyal and next in line for a promotion.

Investigators say the shooting occurred during an attempted drug deal inside Hernandez’s apartment. Two people were arrested in connection with the killing: 20-year-old Alan Rodriguez, charged with capital murder and identified through forensic evidence, and an unnamed 16-year-old boy who was charged with murder and turned over to the Juvenile Probation Department. Rodriguez reportedly had a history of minor crimes.

The case drew strong local attention while police worked to piece together events and look for any additional suspects. The motive behind the shooting remained unclear. If anyone knew Frank, was at the apartment that night, or has information about the attempted drug deal, please come forward.