Nicholas Hernandez

Nicholas Hernandez was known for his jovial nature and for bringing smiles to the people around him. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 31, 1987, to Hector and Diana Hernandez, he was a 37-year-old Hispanic man who enjoyed barbecuing for friends and family. A graduate of South Hills High School, he was passionate about drawing and was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his children, Alyssa and Nicholas Jr. Hernandez, and his 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 report of a shooting. At approximately 12:23 a.m., officers arrived in the 4400 block of S. Freeway, where they discovered Nicholas Hernandez. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the torso and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An investigation into the homicide was launched by the Fort Worth Police Department. The investigation led to the identification of a suspect, and authorities arrested Ashley Gonzales in connection with the fatal shooting.

The case against Gonzales moved through the justice system. In June 2025, she accepted a plea offer, bringing a resolution to the case.