On October 31, 2014, Daniel Martinez, a 34-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot in southwest Houston. That evening Martinez and another person walked to a store in the 9600 block of South Gessner; after leaving they entered an alley behind a nearby apartment complex and encountered an armed man. During the confrontation Martinez was shot, attempted to flee, then collapsed and died from his injuries.

Investigators believe the suspect in Martinez’s killing is linked to at least two other fatal robberies in southwest Houston that same timeframe: the November 11, 2014, shooting death of Juan Obispo Chamorro in the 5900 block of Rampart, and the November 29, 2014, fatal shooting of Jose R. Moreira at the same apartment complex. The primary suspect is described as a slender Black male in his early to mid-20s, about 6 feet 2 inches to 6 feet 6 inches tall, with long dreadlocked hair; a second suspect is described as a Black male in his 30s, about 5 feet 8 inches, slim, dark skinned, with long straight hair. A composite sketch of the taller suspect has been released and authorities ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

If anyone knew Daniel, saw activity near the 9600 block of South Gessner or the 5900 block of Rampart in late 2014, or has tips about the suspects, please come forward.