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Fernando Martinez

Case from Belton, TX dated Aug 27, 2020

Victim Details

Fernando Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Belton

TX

2020-08-27

16

Fernando

Martinez

07/07/2026

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On August 27, 2020, 16-year-old Fernando Martinez was tragically shot and killed near an outdoor basketball court in Belton, Texas. Fernando, who was known for his cheerful demeanor and love for basketball, was playing at the court when he got into an altercation with another teenager. The dispute escalated, and Fernando was shot twice, succumbing to his injuries later that evening at the hospital.

The suspect in Fernando's murder was identified as 16-year-old Timothy Joseph Grouss. Grous ...
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  • Temple Daily Telegram: UPDATE: Belton police identify shooting victim as juvenile suspect faces homicide charge
  • https://www.kwtx.com/2020/08/28/teen-injured-after-shooting-in-belton/
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    I was thinking today about the basketball court itself where Fernando was shot. It's heartbreaking t... ...Read More
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