Fort Bliss soldier Eric Lammarr Mathis faces a murder charge after a fatal shooting at a house party in El Paso, where his six-year-old stepson reportedly told police, “Daddy shot the guy.” The incident, which claimed the life of fellow soldier Edward Daquan Smith, unfolded on February 28, with witnesses stating that Mathis confronted Smith as he arrived at the gathering, escalating quickly into gunfire.
The investigation reveals that Mathis, who allegedly injured himself during the shooting, is being held on a $1.5 million bond, with a bond hearing set for April 1. Police documents indicate that multiple witnesses, including Mathis’ son, corroborate details of the confrontation, adding urgency to the case, especially with reports of a second suspect identified only as “Slimy.” In a community shocked by the violence, neighbors lament the tragedy in what they consider a quiet neighborhood.
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