Friday, April 19, 2024
The Gatesville Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place on March 26 in the 1600 block of Waco Street.
Police responded to a call of a reported shooting victim at about 9:36 p.m. March 26 in the 1600 block of Waco Street. They found Martin William Davis, 61, with gunshot wounds, lying on the ground outside the front door of a residence. EMS personnel arrived a short time later and were unable to revive the victim.
Davis had arrived home from H-E-B and was unloading his groceries from his vehicle when the incident took place, according to the police.
Officers spoke to several witnesses in the area while investigators with the Gatesville Police and Texas Rangers arrived to process the scene for evidence. Coryell County Sheriff’s deputies and Gatesville Fire Department personnel assisted with the scene as well.
Preliminary information indicates the victim was standing near his open front door when three people approached him from the street. Within moments, one of the people fired a handgun at the victim, striking him at least once. The three people then fled on foot back toward Waco Street, and possibly across an open field to the south toward Saunders Street.
“We have some good leads, but nothing we can reveal at this time,” said Gatesville Police Chief Brad Hunt. He said the crime does not seem to have been a random incident.
Video surveillance from the home is under review, and investigators are releasing still frames in hopes they can assist in identifying the suspects. The pictures show three people approaching the residence while wearing clothing that covers their faces and arms. A few seconds later, at least one suspect fired the fatal shot and then all three fled to the south from the residence.
Anyone with information about the incident should call the Gatesville Police Department at 254-865-2226, or Centex Crime Stoppers at 254-865-8477. Crime Stoppers callers may remain anonymous, and information leading to the arrest of suspects in this case may result in a cash reward.
