Ernesto Rodriguez was 26 when he was shot outside a downtown Fort Worth club on February 22, 2015, and died of his injuries the next day. The victim was described as Hispanic and remembered by family and friends as kind and giving.

Authorities say the shooter was Damien Ray Torres, a teenager who had been recently paroled after serving five years of a 30-year sentence for a prior murder. Torres was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with Rodriguez’s murder; prosecutors presented evidence tying him to the scene and the shooting. The case drew attention because Torres was on parole, prompting debate about parole supervision, repeat offenders, and gun violence.

Rodriguez’s family and the local community called for justice and support after his death. Does anyone have information about that night outside the club or knew Ernesto and can share details that might help complete the timeline?