Naveah Martinez, a 16-year-old girl from San Antonio, Texas, was tragically found shot dead in the back seat of a stolen car on May 10, 2022. The incident occurred in the Southwest Side neighborhood around 12:30 a.m., when officers responded to calls about gunshots. The car was discovered in the 5100 block of War Horse. It was unclear whether Naveah was the intended target of the shooting, but police believe the violence stemmed from an earlier incident at a different location.
Homicide
detectives have been working diligently to identify the person responsible for Naveah's death. Two individuals were taken into custody at the scene and questioned as witnesses. The investigation is ongoing, and the case is being handled as a murder. The family has been vocal in their plea for justice, describing Naveah as a sweet and happy teenager who loved working with her father and had aspirations of running her own business one day.
The community has shown support for Naveah's family, with many leaving flowers and messages at the site where she was found. The family continues to seek answers and justice for Naveah, hoping that the person responsible will come forward.
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