Update: June 16, 2022

On June 12, 2022, the victim, Christian E. Martinez was shot and killed in front of 508 N. Gilpin Ave. Detectives are seeking information about the occupants of the above vehicle. The vehicle fled southbound on Gilpin Ave, with a male suspect driver and female witness passenger, from the above location. Witnesses described the unknown suspect as a Latin male, 30-40 years old, 5’6”, medium build, full beard, blue shirt, blue jeans, and possibly wearing cowboy boots.

The vehicle is described as unknown year, White, Mercury Mariner License Plate number 45802X4. The suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Original Post: June 12, 2022

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at approximately 3:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the 500 block of N. Gilpin Avenue. Upon arrival, they located the victim, Christian Erik Martinez, a 25-year-old male lying outside the front entrance of the business with multiple gunshot wounds. Dallas Fire and Rescue responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact Detective Emmanuel Romano, #9922,  at 214-470-4876, or by email at emmanuel.romano@dallascityhall.com. Please reference case number 105257-2022.

All media inquiries should be directed to DPD media relations at 214-671-4065 or email pio@dpd.dallascityhall.com.

Crime Stopper Information

Crimestoppers will pay up to $5000.00 for information called into Crimestoppers which leads to the arrest and indictment for this or other felony crimes. If you have information about this offense and wish to remain anonymous, please call 214-373-TIPS.

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