FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2019-63
Martin Vela
Status:
Open
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Missing From:
Houston, Texas
Summary:
Martin Vela is wanted for the homicide of 26-year old Arnoldo Moreno. Martin was walking around in a public park when he got into an argument with Arnoldo. Martin then allegedly shot Arnoldo to death. The video from ABC13 news mentioned that Martin may have been "high" at the time of Arnoldo's murder and that this murder was "random". Martin fled the scene of the shooting but reportedly pointed the gun at other people afterwards. Arnoldo left behind his pregnant wife.
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As of this posting, Harris County’s court records database confirms that Martin has an active murder warrant and is not in custody. Authorities have not publicly mentioned where Martin may have fled to. Martin was born in Texas, according to public court records.
Additional Details:
Anyone with information on Martin’s whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers Of Houston (to qualify for the potential reward) at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Martin should be considered very dangerous. Please consider sharing this so that Arnoldo’s family can get justice and answers in their loved one’s case.
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