On April 21, 2023, 30-year-old maintenance worker Carlos Aybar was shot and killed at The Marq on West 7th apartments in Fort Worth, Texas. The confrontation began when resident Devin Smith confronted a female apartment office employee about an animal control violation. The employee called Aybar for help. When Aybar arrived and asked Smith to leave, Smith drew a firearm and shot Aybar multiple times; Aybar died at the scene.

Smith fled to his apartment after the shooting but was quickly arrested by Fort Worth police and charged with murder. His bond was set at $150,000; he was released on bond under conditions including 24-hour home confinement and electronic monitoring, then was re-arrested after leaving his residence without approval.

Aybar is remembered by family and coworkers as a devoted father, son, and brother who went to protect a coworker. He left behind a young son and a grieving family seeking justice. Does anyone have information about Aybar, his routine at The Marq, or the events that day?