Rudy Romo-Ramirez, 16, was found with fatal injuries near 19th Street and University Avenue in Lubbock, Texas, on July 1, 2024. Emergency medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures after a 911 call, but Romo-Ramirez was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival. Lubbock police opened an investigation and initially treated the death as a possible homicide.

Investigators developed leads focused on a group of people seen in the area. By mid-July police arrested 18-year-old Samuel Martinez and charged him with second-degree murder after interviews and physical evidence suggested a confrontation between Romo-Ramirez and another male escalated. Bail was set and Martinez was held in custody pending trial. Detectives continue to investigate whether others were involved.

If anyone has information about the area around 19th Street and University Avenue on July 1, 2024, or about the events that led to Rudy Romo-Ramirez’s death, please come forward.