HOUSTON – Charges have been filed against the 55-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a man on State Highway 288. Gregory Elias Rodriguez faces first-degree murder and multiple other charges in Monday’s shooting. The victim’s family identified him as 57-year-old Frederick Nealey.

“He was fun. He was full of life. A great guy,” Nealey’s brother and sister-in-law said.

Nealey was found shot to death on state Route 288. Witnesses said the suspect chased and shot Nealey, then led police on a short foot chase before being arrested.

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“I don’t know what the reason was. They didn’t say anything, but it wasn’t worth it,” said Alton Nealey, Fred’s brother.

The man arrested and charged in Nealey’s death is 55-year-old Gregory Elias Rodriguez. Rodriguez faces multiple charges, including murder, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and possession of a controlled substance. Rodriguez has a history of aggravated robbery dating back to 1988.

“It just takes a coward to shoot a man in the back,” Alton Nealey said.

Nealey’s family is still grieving and calling for an end to gun violence.

“I wish people would think before they pull out a gun or just think before they do something because hell or prison is long, it’s a life sentence,” said Tyrisha Brooks, his sister-in-law Fred.

“My brother, he really wasn’t a troublemaker, you know what I mean. He loved everybody. He had a soldier’s heart. He’ll give you the shirt off his back,” Alton Nealey said.

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Now, they remember him as a kind, humorous and God-fearing man.

“He was just happy, be lucky. He was Fred. You know, he was a really funny guy. I could never have seen his life end like that,” Brooks said.

“I hope the suspect gets what he deserves for killing my brother,” said Alton Nealey.

Rodriguez remains in jail. A judge will set his bond on Friday.