Francisco Panchito Macias, a 49-year-old Hispanic man, was fatally shot on October 22, 2020, in front of his home in Fort Worth, Texas. Macias, a forklift driver and father of two, was preparing to leave for work when he was approached by four individuals in a dark-colored vehicle. The suspects allegedly exited the vehicle and shot him as he was getting into his truck. His family members heard the gunshots and found him lying in front of his pickup truck.
Despite their efforts to perform CPR with guidance from a dispatcher, Macias was pronounced dead approximately 30 minutes later at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital.
The incident was determined to be an attempted robbery. Authorities released a video of the vehicle involved in the shooting, seeking help from the public to identify the suspects. Over time, three suspects were arrested in connection with Macias' murder. Jeremiah Daniels-Simon, 21, Alicia Jean Peoples, 19, and Derrick D. Daniels, 20, were all charged with capital murder and are currently being held in the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth.
The family of Francisco Macias has been vocal in seeking justice for him. They have joined the police in asking for help to solve the mystery of who murdered him. Macias' daughter, Cynthia Macias, was the first to call 911, and she, along with her brother, Mirka, attempted to save their father's life while waiting for paramedics to arrive. The family has described Macias as a hard-working man who was all about his family. Friends and neighbors held a vigil in his honor, releasing balloons into the air as a tribute.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the rising homicide rate in Fort Worth, which saw 92 homicides recorded by the time of Macias' death, compared to 51 at the same time in 2019. The family continues to seek answers and justice for Francisco Panchito Macias, hoping that the arrests and ongoing investigations will bring closure to their tragic loss.
