On a tragic spring day in Clovis, New Mexico, the life of 30-year-old Hispanic male Francisco "Frankie" Miguel Perez, Sr. was cut short. On May 1, 2016, Perez was fatally shot, leaving behind a grieving family and a community seeking answers. The Curry County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the shooting death, piecing together the events that led to the untimely demise of the young father.
Francisco Perez, born on February 28, 1986, in Clovis, was a self-employed mechanic
known for his passion for working on cars. He was a father to three sons, Francisco Jr., Luciano, and Andredi, and a daughter, Mia. His sudden death left a void in the lives of his children, his mother, Maria Perez, and his two brothers, Samuel Jr. and Robert Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Perez, Sr.
Details regarding the circumstances of the shooting and the motive behind it have not been widely publicized. Information concerning any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the murder of Francisco Perez has not been made available in public records. The investigation into his death remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones, who continue to mourn the loss of a man described as a loving father, son, and brother.
