Patrolman Guadalupe J. Martinez

Guadalupe J. Martinez

Patrolman Guadalupe Martinez was shot and killed while attempting to talk an elderly man into dropping his gun.

Patrolman Martinez and his partner were called to 1201 Santiago Street at 7:40 p.m. for a domestic disturbance. While arresting a man in connection with the domestic call, they heard a disturbance and gunshot at the house next door. When they approached the house, a man was lying in the front yard with a gunshot wound, and a 63-year-old man was standing on his front porch. The officers asked the man to drop his weapon, but he pointed the gun and fired at both officers, missing both times. As Patrolman Martinez attempted to seek cover, he was shot in the back of his head. His partner returned fire and killed the suspect.

Patrolman Martinez was transported to Green Hospital, but he succumbed to his wound before arrival.

Patrolman Martinez was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and had served with the San Antonio Police Department for over nine months. He was survived by his wife and 9-month-old son.