Denton County man shot by deputy had a record

The two men stopped for speeding near Krum Monday afternoon were no strangers to the criminal justice system.

Court records show Roberto Hernandez, 21, (right) started getting in trouble in 2008 for failing to attend school; later he was arrested for marijuana possession, criminal trespass and felony theft of materials (metals like copper).

Arrests for Michael Fry (left) go back to 2001 for disorderly conduct, assault, public intoxication, theft, burglary and criminal trespass. On Monday there was an active warrant for his arrest for a probation violation on a DWI conviction.

A sheriff's deputy said Hernandez put the car in reverse and rammed the patrol vehicle.

The deputy opened fire. Hernandez died later at the hospital.

-- Bill Miller

Comments

[Chery Morris]

I understand Mr. Miller it is your job to create ratings but you should be ashamed of yourself trying to justify a death of a human being because he wasnt perfect in your eyes! In 2008 Roberto would of been a minor. Who hasnt skipped school? Theres not very many teenagers who havent smoked pot, and not many PEOPLE who havent ever "trespassed." I dont think you can judge a kid on a charge either!? According to Denton County he has NOT been convicted! Two completely different things! I mean no disrespect because again, your doing your job, but who are you or ANYONE else to throw stines when we all live in glass houses!!?? I hope his mother, his family and his new born son NEVER come across your article!!
From an eye witness on the death of ROBERTO CARLOS HERNANDEZ who was KILLED because he(the cop) could!