Edgar Martinez, aged 27, was found dead on May 18, 2015, following an incident in Houston, Texas. His body was discovered at 6210 Weststar around 2:30 a.m. on May 17. Houston police responded to reports of a shooting, and Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation led to the identification of Tre'vaun Powers, who was already implicated in another crime. He was charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Martinez as part of a botched robbery.
Powers allegedly tried to rob Martinez, and when the situation escalated, Martinez was shot and killed. The charges against Powers include this and another fatal robbery attempt involving another victim later in the year. During a subsequent traffic stop, police recovered a firearm that matched the evidence found at the scene, leading to Powers' arrest and charges.
The investigation into Martinez's death is part of broader efforts by the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, which continues to work on both current and cold cases, seeking community assistance and any leads to help bring justice to victims like Martinez.
