Alex Moreno, 46, was killed during a home invasion in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 14, 2012. A group of youths aged 13 to 17 entered the home late at night; investigators say the intrusion was tied to a personal dispute one of the teens had with someone in the Moreno household. During the attack a shotgun was used and Moreno was shot in the chest and killed. Other family members were assaulted: Moreno’s wife was beaten and his son was beaten on the front porch.

The son, who witnessed his father’s murder and suffered violence during the invasion, later showed signs of post-traumatic stress disorder and turned away from family relationships, struggling with substance abuse as a coping mechanism. Not all participants in the crime were positively identified, and the case remains notable in Fort Worth for its severity and the lasting harm done to survivors.

Anyone who knew Alex Moreno or has information about the persons involved is asked to come forward.