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Augustin Martinez

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 23, 2019

Victim Details

Augustin Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2019-10-23

48

Augustin

Martinez

07/09/2026

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Augustin Martinez, a 48-year-old tow truck driver from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed on October 23, 2019. Martinez was shot multiple times by an assailant while giving a ride to a customer at an apartment complex parking lot. The incident occurred around 9 p.m., and Martinez was fatally wounded in the confrontation. His passenger was also injured but survived the attack.

The investigation into Martinez's death revealed that he had taken a photo of his attacker just before the shoo ...
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  • KHOU: WANTED: Suspect charged, not yet in custody for Houston wrecker driver's murder
  • KHOU: Murdered tow truck driver snapped photo of suspects before he was shot
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