Francisco Ortega Martinez, a 35-year-old Hispanic man from Houston, Texas, was shot and died on July 17, 2016. He was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Houston Police Department Homicide Division responded to the shooting and paramedics were treating Martinez at the scene.

HPD launched an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting; patrol officers and the Homicide Division gathered evidence and questioned suspects. Multiple arrests were made and suspects were interrogated as the matter proceeded through litigation and court proceedings. The motive for the shooting is not stated.

Anyone with information about Francisco Ortega Martinez, his movements on July 17, 2016, or the persons involved is asked to come forward.