Damian Miquel-Margarito Martinez, 20, was shot fatally in an alley on North Porter Street in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 13, 2022. A recent Arthur Hill High School graduate who enjoyed playing guitar, listening to loud music, and video games, Damian was described as a playful son, brother and grandson who often helped his family and played basketball with his younger brother and cousins.

Police say Damian and a younger teenage companion confronted a 15-year-old in the alley. Detectives executed a search warrant at the 15-year-old’s home the same day and lodged him at the Saginaw County Juvenile Facility. Prosecutors determined the evidence pointed to Damian and his companion having gone to the alley intending to take the 15-year-old’s pistol; during a struggle the 15-year-old fired the single, fatal shot to Damian’s torso. The Chief Assistant Prosecutor announced the teenager would not be charged with murder or a lesser homicide, citing self-defense. The 15-year-old was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and faced an outstanding pickup order from another county.

Damian’s family has expressed that they feel justice was not served. Did anyone see or hear anything in that North Porter Street area on November 13 that could shed more light on what happened?