Israel Martinez, 22, was killed by a gunshot in South Waco on September 19, 2021. The shooting happened in the 2200 block of Gurley Avenue and drew an intensive investigation by local law enforcement.

In the weeks and months after the shooting police made multiple arrests connected to the case. On November 18, 2021, 19-year-old Justin Angel Hernandez was taken into custody on an unrelated charge and an additional arrest warrant was obtained for Martinez’s murder. On November 22, 2021, the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension and Special Tasks team arrested two juveniles, ages 15 and 16; a 14-year-old juvenile was later arrested, bringing the total to four arrests linked to the incident.

If anyone witnessed the shooting in the 2200 block of Gurley Avenue or has information about Martinez’s death, please share what is known with investigators.