Sherman Palmer Fricks Jr., 27, was killed at his Deer Park, Texas, home on June 2, 2019. Born April 22, 1992, in Webster, Texas, he had recently earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Houston - Clear Lake and worked in areas of harm reduction, addiction, and mental health.

Police reports state his 68-year-old father, identified as Sherman Shirley Fricks Sr., shot his son multiple times, then after a roughly 20-minute father-son conversation fatally stabbed him multiple times. Fricks Sr. was arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder; prosecutors said his frustration over his son’s attitude and past interactions with law enforcement contributed to the killing. If convicted, Fricks Sr. faces a possible life sentence.

Fricks Jr. is remembered by family and friends for his commitment to helping others; a Celebration of Life was held and donations were directed to The Wheelhouse, a local addiction recovery center. Does anyone have information about Sherman Palmer Fricks Jr. or the events leading up to June 2, 2019?