On October 1, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., 29-year-old Martha Perez Enriquez was fatally shot in Dallas, Texas. The incident began in the 3400 block of Britton Avenue, where a suspect fired upon Perez Enriquez and a male companion outside a residence, wounding both. In an attempt to escape, the victims fled in a vehicle but soon collided with a parked car in the 2700 block of Britton Avenue, causing their vehicle to overturn.
Surveillance footage captured a white SUV approaching the crash site. A man, identified by police as 30-year-old Omar Hernandez, exited the passenger side, circled the overturned vehicle, and fired multiple shots into it, striking Perez Enriquez. He then returned to the SUV, which departed the scene. Perez Enriquez was pronounced dead at the location, while the male victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Dallas police have issued arrest warrants for Hernandez, charging him with murder and aggravated assault with serious bodily injury. As of the latest reports, he remains at large. Authorities are actively seeking information regarding his whereabouts and have urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact Detective Kenneth Castoral at 214-671-3666 or via email at [email protected]. Additionally, Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips leading to his arrest.
In the wake of this tragedy, Perez Enriquez's family has initiated a fundraising campaign to cover funeral expenses and facilitate the transportation of her body to Mexico for burial. She is remembered as a mother of three and a compassionate individual who was always willing to help others in need.
The community continues to mourn the loss of Perez Enriquez, with many expressing their condolences and lighting candles in her memory. Her untimely death has left a profound impact on those who knew her, as well as the broader Dallas community.
