On May 13, 2021, 48-year-old Javier Martinez was shot and killed during an argument among three other motorcyclists off the Northwest Freeway in Houston, Texas. The circumstances of the altercation are not fully detailed and investigators describe the case as ongoing.

No arrests or suspect identifications have been publicly announced. The Houston Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward to assist the investigation.

Martinez’s death has affected family and friends who have honored him by lighting candles and sharing memories on pages dedicated to victims of gun violence. If anyone has information about the shooting or the motorcyclists involved, please share what you know with the Houston Police Department.