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Frankie Martinez, 21, of Richmond, California, was fatally shot near the corner of Second Street and Ohio Avenue shortly before noon on February 2, 2017. A second person was shot in the same attack but survived.

Authorities quickly identified and charged Martin Margarito Jr. with murder and attempted murder in the double shooting. Prosecutors also added enhancements accusing him of personally using a firearm and of using a stolen gun in the incident. After the shooting, Margarito fled to a nearby warehouse and barricaded himself; Richmond police negotiated a peaceful surrender and he remained in custody with bail set at $3.5 million.

Reports note Margarito had recent contacts with law enforcement: in late December he was arrested in Novato on multiple charges including battery on a peace officer, reckless driving, possession of ecstasy and marijuana, destruction of evidence and resisting arrest, and he had an unrelated DUI case pending in Marin County; he had been released on bail after that arrest. Family and friends organized fundraisers to help cover Martinez’s funeral expenses and honor his memory.

Does anyone have information about Frankie’s last known movements or witnesses to the shooting near Second Street and Ohio Avenue?