In the early morning hours of July 10, 2023, Juan Martinez, a 35-year-old Hispanic/Latino man, was sleeping outside a Little Caesars restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. At approximately 6:20 a.m., an unknown individual approached him at the location in the 6000 block of Old Pearsall Road.
The assailant shot Martinez six times in the head and then fled. San Antonio police responded to the scene and found Martinez deceased. The attack was unprovoked, happening as Martinez slept.
Investigators with the San Antonio Police Department obtained surveillance footage from the area. The video captured the suspect moments before the shooting and also showed the person running from the scene immediately after the incident. Despite this evidence, the identity of the shooter remains unknown.
As of July 2023, no arrests have been made in the case, and police are still searching for the person responsible for Juan Martinez's death. The case remains unsolved. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867. Tips can also be submitted by texting CRIMES (274637) or through the Crime Stoppers website.