POLICE Department

UPDATE: Investigation into Fatal Fire at 12000 Winfrey Lane

Houston police have learned that two persons found deceased following a fire at 12000 Winfrey Lane about 2:40 a.m. on April 15 sustained gunshot wounds.  

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has identified the victims as Jose Martinez, 33, and his brother, Javier Martinez, 23, both of Falcon Heights, Texas.    

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Turner and Detective T. Tyler reported:  

HPD patrol officers and Houston Fire Department emergency personnel responded to a grass fire near the 800 block of John Alber.  HFD arrived and found a vehicle on fire on Winfrey Lane.  After the fire was extinguished, two deceased individuals were found inside the vehicle.    

An autopsy determined the genders and identities of the victims, and revealed both men were shot multiple times.

There are no known witnesses nor suspects at this time. 

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.  



Update JFC/JKS  4-26-18
VHS/KJS  4-16-18
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