Alfonso Belly Martinez Jr. was 34 and a Sacramento resident when he was killed in a shooting in Midtown Sacramento on September 25, 2022. Born September 20, 1988, he was described as a husband and father known for his big heart and contagious laugh. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office pronounced him dead at the scene.

The shooting happened near nightlife spots including Barwest Midtown after a disagreement reportedly escalated into violence. Authorities arrested a 23-year-old, Michael Escobar, in West Sacramento and charged him with assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person; detectives and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office were reviewing whether additional charges should be filed.

Martinez’s death was the third fatal shooting in downtown and midtown Sacramento that year and has prompted community concern about gun violence. If anyone knew Alfonso, his routines, or saw what happened that night, please share information that could help the investigation.