Azareel Martinez Jr. dies in fatal Florida shooting by stepdad

Azareel Martinez Jr. dies in fatal Florida shooting by stepdad

Fatal Florida shooting death of Azareel Martinez Jr. – Obituary

Azareel Martinez Jr., a 26-year-old man from Brownsville, Texas, was fatally shot last week in Davenport, Florida, after a confrontation with his stepfather, Kelly Garcia. Police reports indicate the tragic event unfolded when Martinez’s 9-year-old brother was playing video games against the rules and soon discovered a firearm that ended up in Garcia’s possession. Martinez entered the room and argued with Garcia, who then pulled the gun and shot him multiple times in the chest and abdomen, leading to his death.

Martinez’s family remembers him as a loving and joyful person who brought warmth to everyone around him. His godfather Eddie Guillen recalled how Martinez spent much of his childhood living with him and his aunt in Brownsville, describing him as tender-hearted and generous. Angie Aguilar, who considered herself a second mother to Martinez, expressed her deep sorrow but emphasized she would hold onto the happy memories of him. Garcia has been charged with second-degree murder and unlawful storage of a firearm as the investigation continues.