On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 17-year-old Victor Martinez shot 49-year-old Harold Dilger, while burglarizing his vehicle on the 5900 block of Norvel. Victor Martinez fled the scene prior to the officer’s arrival and the victim was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

Detectives responded to the scene to investigate and on May 10, 2023, Victor Martinez was placed into custody for Aggravated Robbery. Victor was able to bond out on the original charge of Aggravated Robbery on May 20, 2023.

Friday June 2, 2023, Harold passed away due to his injuries and Robbery Homicide Detectives secured a Capital Murder arrest warrant for Victor with a $750,000.00 bond.

United States Marshal Service Gulf Coast Violent Offender & Fugitive Task Force along with the CCPD Crime Reduction Unit were able to locate Victor and place him into custody on the new warrant.