TERRELL, Texas – Police in Terrell have initiated an investigation into a fatal shooting at the Swinging Doors Saloon. 27-year-old Bryan Squires was gunned down outside the establishment following a dispute, as officers arrived at the scene in the early hours of the morning. Squires later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. His family is now coming to terms with the tragedy as they approach the holiday season without him.

With Christmas just around the corner, the festive season has been forever altered for his loved ones – especially for his young daughter Raeyln, who was inseparable from her father. The family recalls Squires as a devoted father, a loyal brother, and son.

A suspect, 34-year-old Nichols Longoria, has been arrested and charged with murder. According to Terrell Police, witnesses identified Longoria as the perpetrator. He was taken into custody on Sunday morning on separate charges. Meanwhile, those closest to Squires are left to grapple with the loss of a beloved family member and friend, mourning the dashed hopes and dreams that will never be realized.

Adding to the grief, Squires was in the process of purchasing and renovating his late mother’s house. His mother Kristi Barbosa, who is still mourning the loss of her mother, is now faced with the unimaginable task of burying her own son. At last report, Longoria is being held on a $1 million bond.

In the midst of the investigation and legal proceedings, the family is left to grapple with the unimaginable loss of a cherished family member and the future that will never be.