Lubbock household in search of solutions after father shot inside his residence Friday morning

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A Lubbock household is remembering David Perez as a loving father, form pal, and arduous employee after he was shot and killed on Friday. In the meantime, murder detectives need assistance to search out the particular person answerable for his loss of life.

Somebody shot and killed Perez, 40, within the early morning hours of January 13 whereas he was in his residence close to nineteenth St. and Avenue M. Investigators are in search of a black four-door Sedan seen close to the scene round 5:30 a.m. About an hour later, David’s brother Steven heard the information.

“I heard it buzzing and I look down and I see my mother’s calling and she or he was being actual frantic and she or he’s similar to, hey your brother’s been shot. And I’m similar to what? She’s like your brother’s been shot, you have to go discover him,” he mentioned.

Perez began calling hospitals and drove to his brother’s residence to search out police automobiles and tape. Finally, he discovered David at UMC, the place he, two of David’s kids, and his ex-wife mentioned goodbye.

“It’s a tragedy that this occurred as a result of he left so many little ones behind,” Perez mentioned. “I believe his main function was simply being a father and an influencer for his children and simply being there for everyone,” Perez mentioned.

David was a father of three and a father determine to his long-time girlfriend’s 5 kids. Steven says their ages vary from youngsters as much as 20 years previous.

“They’re all going to have good recollections of their father and you understand have sure traits to construct off and make their very own decisions and selections based mostly on somebody who led an excellent life,” he mentioned.

Steven says David was a tough employee and was form to his coworkers at Solid Iron Grill. The restaurant house owners instructed Steven how a lot they loved working with David and the way his smile and vitality made an impression.

“You recognize, to me my brother’s very quiet and reserved. However to listen to that from different individuals it’s similar to, that’s fairly superior that he’s in a position to open up round these individuals and, you understand, have an ideal character,” Perez mentioned.

Perez says David was in all probability up that morning preparing for work when somebody shot him from exterior the house.

“I imply all I can actually do is simply urge the general public to come back out with any data they’ve. Regulate the information and for those who acknowledge one thing or see something that may even be questionable, you understand, be at liberty to name that hotline,” he mentioned.

Together with solutions, he wants assist to verify his different relations have the identical alternative to say goodbye. His household has created a GoFundMe account to assist with funeral bills.

“I believe my largest concern is attempting to get this paid as quickly as potential so I do know that we are able to all have a spot for all of us to get collectively and have a sendoff in good type,” Perez mentioned.

Investigators are in search of a black four-door Sedan seen close to the scene round 5:30 a.m. on January 13. Detectives don’t have another leads but and are providing $5,000 for good ideas. Anybody who has data is inspired to name the Crime Line at (806) 741-1000. You’ll be able to stay nameless and keep eligible for the reward.

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