FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 27, 2021
Warrant Issued for Murder Suspect
TCSO has obtained a warrant for the arrest of Christopher Isaiah Martinez, 25, a transient believed to be living in Austin, for Murder. Bond is set at $500,000. Martinez is suspected of killing Jose Cruz Rivera, 25 of Manor on December 14, 2021.
At 9:54 pm on December 14, 2021, TCSO deputies responded to a report of a person shot in the 13500 block of James Garfield Street. Upon arrival, deputies found Rivera, deceased, with a gunshot wound.
Anyone with information about Christopher Isaiah Martinez or his whereabouts is asked to call the TCSO tip line at 512-854-1444 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477).
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Submitted By: Kristen Dark, Sr. Public Information Officer (512) 854-4986