Austin B. Martin, 27, was found in a street in north Tulsa on October 4, 2021, at approximately 12:48 a.m., suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Those who discovered him tried to help, but he died of his injuries. He was born December 3, 1993, in El Reno, Oklahoma.Austin is remembered by family and friends as lighthearted and jovial, a self-styled class clown who loved making people laugh.

He enjoyed playing ball and video games with his siblings, beatboxing and rapping, and was close to his dog Ted, whom he treated like a child. He was described as someone who consistently helped others.Law enforcement identified a suspected shooter and took that person into custody. A memorial service for Austin was held October 14, 2021, at Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home Westwood Chapel in Tulsa.

If anyone knew Austin or has information about the events of that night, please come forward.