John Flores Martinez, an 18-year-old male from Mount Airy, NC, was found with multiple gunshot wounds on September 22, 2021. He was discovered lying in the middle of the road at the corner of North Main Street and Jones School Road during a security check conducted by the police. Martinez was immediately taken to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into John Flores Martinez's death led to the arrest of Marques Reginald
Hatcher, a 28-year-old male from Dobson, NC. Hatcher was apprehended by the Mount Airy Police Department, the Surry County Sheriff's Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The arrest was made after months of gathering evidence through numerous interviews and investigations. Hatcher was charged with the murder of John Flores Martinez and is currently being held in the Surry County Jail without bond.
The case of John Flores Martinez's murder has garnered significant attention in the local community. The authorities have urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The tragic death of this young man has left a profound impact on his family and the Mount Airy community.
