Nicholas Hernandez was a 37-year-old Hispanic man from Fort Worth, Texas, remembered for his jovial nature, love of barbecuing for friends and family, drawing, and being a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. Born January 31, 1987, he graduated from South Hills High School and is survived by his children Alyssa and Nicholas Jr. Hernandez and stepchildren Isaac and Aliyah Moreno; he was preceded in death by his parents.

In the early morning of June 9, 2024, the Fort Worth Police Department responded to a shooting reported at about 12:23 a.m. in the 4400 block of S. Freeway. Officers found Hernandez with a gunshot wound to the torso; he was pronounced dead at the scene and the death was investigated as a homicide.

A suspect was identified and authorities arrested Ashley Gonzales in connection with the fatal shooting. Anyone with information about Nicholas or the events that night is asked to come forward.