February 28th 2024.
David De Jesus Contreras, a 52-year-old father from Miami, made a heartbreaking confession to his wife through their doorbell camera. With tears in his eyes, he revealed that he had shot and killed their 22-year-old son, Eric Contreras, after a heated argument turned fatal.
The footage, obtained by Local 10 News, captured the emotional moment as David spoke to his wife through the Ring camera. She could be heard asking about their son's condition, to which David replied with a heavy heart, "He's not breathing. He's dead. The fighting on the way home was unbearable."
Eric, a student at Florida International University, had returned to his family's home to celebrate his upcoming 23rd birthday on November 6. However, tragedy struck just three days before his birthday when his father allegedly shot him.
In the video, David's wife can be heard asking why the violence occurred. David explained that things escalated quickly, from his son fighting with girls to asking if they could sleep over, to which he had said no. In his anguish, David begged his wife to call his brother and reassured her that it was not her fault.
At one point during the confession, David could be seen crouching to the ground in agony. He is now facing a second-degree murder charge for the killing of his son, Eric Contreras, on November 3. During his arraignment, David pleaded not guilty before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Daryl Trawick.
After making the heartbreaking confession to his wife, David called 911 and told the dispatcher, "I just shot my son." When officers arrived at the scene, they found Eric with multiple gunshot wounds. David was subsequently arrested and is currently being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center until his next court date on March 11.
The reason for the father and son's argument is still unknown. The Contreras' home is located in the quiet Kendall unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County. This tragic incident occurred just over a year after another father was caught on a Ring doorbell camera shooting his daughter's ex-boyfriend in Sydney, Ohio.
The loss of Eric Contreras is a devastating blow to his family and loved ones. Our hearts go out to them during this difficult time.
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