A verbal argument in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, in a San Antonio home on the 11200 block of Sutton Place ended in gunfire that killed 48-year-old Erica Martinez. Police arrived at about 2 a.m. and found Martinez suffering multiple gunshot wounds; the Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide from a gunshot wound to the torso.

Also found inside the residence was 23-year-old Justin Martinez, who had a gunshot wound to his torso. He was taken to a hospital and died the following day. San Antonio police identified Justin as the suspect in Erica’s death and described the incident as family violence; family members at the scene identified them as mother and son. Several other people present were detained for questioning.

Anyone who was in that neighborhood on July 26 or who knew Erica or Justin and can help clarify what happened that night is asked to come forward.