Martin Ortiz

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 20, 2014, 18-year-old Martin Ortiz Jr. was found fatally shot near a swing set in a north Houston park. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and pronounced him dead. At the time of discovery, Ortiz was in the park after closing hours. The Houston Police Department (HPD) reported having no motive or witnesses to the killing. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact HPD homicide detectives or Crime Stoppers. citeturn0search0
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    Victim Details

    Martin Ortiz

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Houston

    TX

    2014-07-21

    18

    Martin

    Ortiz

    11/02/2024


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    01/23/2024
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    11/10/2023
    We are reaching out to the community for assistance in solving the tragic murder of Martin. This sen... ...Read More
    11/01/2023
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