On October 5, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., 34-year-old Martin Emilio Escareno was fatally shot in a drive-by incident in Pasadena, Texas. The shooting occurred in the 600 block of Burke Road, situated between the Sam Houston Tollway and Highway 225. Upon arrival, officers found Escareno with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was promptly transported to HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, where he succumbed to his injuries during surgery.
Escareno's death has been officially recorded as a result of gun violence. He is survived by his sons, Michael E. Escareno and Joseph N. Escareno; his parents, Soyla L. Pruneda and Martin Escareno; and his brothers, Fidel J. Escareno and Adrian Corrance. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse G. Escareno.
As of the latest available information, the Pasadena Police Department has not announced any arrests or identified any suspects in connection with Escareno's death. Investigators have canvassed the area for leads and are seeking assistance from the public to identify the perpetrator(s). Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the case to contact Detective Hawthorne at 713-475-4887 or the non-emergency dispatch at 713-477-1221.
The community has been encouraged to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation, as the search for the individual(s) responsible for this tragic incident continues. The Pasadena Police Department remains committed to solving this case and bringing justice to Escareno's family.
