Two people died early Sunday following a shooting at a Northwest Side San Antonio home, according to local law enforcement and the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office. Investigators report that 48-year-old Erica Martinez and 23-year-old Justin Martinez died after gunfire broke out during an argument inside a residence on Sutton Place.
Early Morning Emergency Response on Sutton Place
San Antonio police officers responded to a home located off Sutton Place near Prue Road at approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, according to reports from News 4 San Antonio.
Upon arrival, authorities found Erica Martinez suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.
Hospital Transport and Medical Examiner Confirmation
Investigators determined that Justin Martinez sustained a gunshot wound during the incident. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Witness Detainment and Active Investigation
Several other individuals were present inside the home when the shooting occurred. According to police statements cited by News 4 San Antonio, officers detained these witnesses at the scene while detectives worked to piece together the sequence of events.
Preliminary findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Erica Martinez and Justin Martinez were involved in an argument inside a room before the gunfire erupted. Authorities have not yet released details regarding what sparked the dispute, and the investigation remains active as detectives search for further answers.
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