Eric Contreras, 21, a Florida International University student and member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, was fatally shot at his Kendall home near 10703 Southwest 84th Avenue on November 3, 2023. His father, 52-year-old David Contreras, called 911 and confessed that he had shot his son multiple times during a domestic altercation. Police found Eric with gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Family and investigators say tensions had escalated in the months before the shooting: David Contreras had allegedly threatened Eric with a gun in May by firing at the ceiling, and on Halloween he reportedly pointed a gun at his son. David was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder; he pleaded not guilty at a November 2023 arraignment. Defense attorneys have noted Eric struggled with severe emotional and mental health conditions, while the prosecution opposed bond. A judge later released David under strict conditions, including house arrest with a GPS monitor, limited leave for medical or legal appointments, mandated therapy, and restrictions on living with family or unsupervised visitation.

Anyone who knew Eric or has information about the lead-up to the November 3 incident is asked to come forward?