Manuel Martinez-Gomez, 38, known as Chunky, was shot and killed on May 31, 2021, in the 400 block of West Ohio Street in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson Police Department’s Homicide Unit investigated the fatal shooting, which was ruled a homicide; motive and exact circumstances were not released at the time.

The case remained active for many months while investigators sought to identify those responsible. On December 14, 2022, an arrest was announced: Antonio Rea Valdez was taken into custody and charged with 1st Degree Murder; he was being held in the Pima County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond. Authorities describe the investigation as ongoing and have asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Manuel, witnessed activity near West Ohio Street on May 31, 2021, or has information relevant to the investigation, please contact the Tucson Police Department.