On December 23, 2020, 20-year-old Diego Martinez from Irving, Texas, was tragically shot and killed in Carrollton, TX. The incident occurred in the garage of a friend's home in the 4300 block of Onyx Drive. Investigators believe that the suspects targeted the house because the victim's friend had advertised marijuana for sale at the location shortly before the murder.
Three individuals were arrested and charged in connection with Diego Martinez's death.
Roman Casas, 23, from McKinney, Marqell Davis, 31, and Briana Orikpete, 27, both from Dallas, were charged with murder and held in the Denton County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond each. The suspects were believed to have been involved in the robbery that led to the fatal shooting.
The case drew significant attention from law enforcement and the community, as the suspects were apprehended and charged several months after the incident. The investigation involved extensive police work, including cell phone data analysis and witness testimonies, which helped identify and locate the suspects.
Diego Martinez's death was a tragic event that highlighted the dangers of criminal activities such as robbery and the impact they can have on innocent lives. The legal proceedings against the suspects continued as the community sought justice for the young victim.
