In Lake Charles, Louisiana, a young man's life was unexpectedly cut short in the winter of 2013. Erick Alexander Perez, a 20-year-old male, died on Thursday, December 26, 2013, in his own residence. His death was the result of what was later determined to be an accidental shooting. At the time of his passing, Perez was a husband to Shannen Barron Perez and a father to their son, Vincent Alexander Perez.
Erick was known by those close to him as a man who enjoyed fishing and had a knack
for making people laugh. He also possessed a talent for mechanics. Above all, he cherished his role as a father. In the wake of his sudden death, his family, including his mother, Lori Perez, his father, Edward Perez, and his five siblings, were left to mourn their loss.
Given that the authorities ruled the shooting as accidental, there were no arrests made in connection with the death of Erick Alexander Perez. News sources from the time of the incident reported on the unfortunate event as a tragic accident. Memorial services were held on Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Johnson Funeral Home, where family and friends gathered to remember the young man whose life had ended so prematurely.