In the early hours of a Monday morning in Pueblo, Colorado, the life of 17-year-old Joshua James Martinez was tragically cut short. On May 2, 2022, he and another man, 26-year-old William Butzin, were discovered inside a pickup truck on West Orman Avenue, both having succumbed to gunshot wounds in what police would later rule a double homicide.
The community was left grappling with the violent loss of the young man, a male known to his friends and family for his respectful nature and his
love for basketball and brand-name clothing. He was a fan of both the Pittsburg Steelers and the Denver Broncos, and cherished spending time with his loved ones. His sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of his extensive family, including his parents, siblings, and grandparents.
In the wake of the discovery, the Pueblo Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit and Crime Scene Investigation Unit launched an investigation into the double homicide. Initial reports indicated that police had responded to calls of shots fired in the area and found the two victims deceased inside the vehicle.
Despite the ongoing investigation, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the case has not been made public. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and no motive has been officially released by law enforcement. The case of who is responsible for the deaths of Joshua James Martinez and William Butzin remains unresolved, leaving a community and a grieving family searching for answers and justice.
