Santiago Martinez Jr., a 31-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed during a violent struggle for a gun at a residence on Harriet Street in Houston on August 2, 2015. Friends who had been present fled the scene; other witnesses stayed and were later questioned and released by police. The Houston Police Department Homicide Division handled the investigation, with Sergeants C. Cegielski and J. Brooks and Officers M.

Burrow and D. Stark named in the case file. No arrests were made immediately after the shooting and the case remained open as investigators continued to seek leads. The loss left a void for Martinez’s family and friends, who mourned him and sought answers.

If anyone was at the Harriet Street residence that night or has information relevant to the shooting, please come forward.