19-Year-Old Adrian Martinez Fatally Shot in Dallas' Trinity Groves Area; Police Search for Suspect

DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Trinity Groves area west of downtown Dallas.

The victim was identified as Adrian Martinez, 19, who was shot in the chest by an unknown suspect.

According to the Dallas Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call at approximately 4:56 a.m. in the 700 block of Fabrication Street.

When officers arrived, they found Martinez suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Dallas Fire-Rescue transported Martinez to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Dallas Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

The Dallas Police Department's preliminary investigation determined that an unidentified suspect shot Martinez.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The homicide is being investigated under Dallas Police case number 157259-2026.

Detectives Ask Public for Information

Anyone with information about the shooting or the person responsible is asked to contact Dallas Police Detective M. Christian, badge #10508, at 469-670-4735 or by email at michael.christian@dallaspolice.gov.