On April 23, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Irion Avenue in northwest Fort Worth, Texas, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims with gunshot wounds. One victim, identified as 24-year-old Michael Agui Cantu, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, 26-year-old Martin Hernandez Jr., was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital in critical condition.
Despite medical efforts, Hernandez succumbed to his injuries on April 25, 2024.
In the aftermath of the incident, Fort Worth police arrested 43-year-old Alfredo Martinez in connection with the shootings. Martinez was charged with murder and booked into the Tarrant County Jail, with bond set at $250,000. The motive and circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the relationship between Martinez and the victims.
The deaths of Cantu and Hernandez have deeply affected the Fort Worth community. Both men are remembered by family and friends who have expressed their grief and condolences. Hernandez's obituary notes that he is survived by his parents, Martin Sr. and Marciana; his brother, Ivan; sisters, Anita, Raquel, and Mia; niece, Catalina; and nephew, Thiago. Funeral services were held in Fort Worth, where loved ones gathered to honor his memory.
As the investigation continues, Fort Worth police urge anyone with information about the case to come forward. The community remains hopeful that further details will emerge to provide clarity and justice for the victims and their families.
