Maquesta Martin Jr., 21, Identified as Man Dropped Off With Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Dallas Medical District

DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old man who was dropped off with multiple gunshot wounds in the city's Medical District early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026.

The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim on October 21 as Maquesta Martin Jr., 21.

According to the Dallas Police Department, officers responded to an injured person call at approximately 3:37 a.m. at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital in the 6200 block of Harry Hines Boulevard.

The preliminary investigation determined that Martin had been dropped off at the location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Martin was later pronounced dead.

Dallas Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

Dallas police said detectives are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding Martin's death.

The investigation is documented under Dallas Police case number 153598-2026.

Detectives Ask Public for Information

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective N. Marez, badge #10851, with the Dallas Police Department.

Phone: 214-671-3673

Email: noel.marez@dallaspolice.gov