On June 17, 2026, an Atascosa County jury sentenced 24-year-old Jack Dylan Martinez to 17 years in prison for his role in a shooting that occurred on North Water Street in Pleasanton on March 3, 2024.
Evidence presented at trial showed that Martinez was with two other defendants when they confronted two younger males outside a party at approximately 2:30 a.m. The victim and an eyewitness testified that all three individuals were armed with firearms, including a shotgun, a rifle, and a handgun. During the confrontation, one victim was shot in the back and hand with a shotgun, resulting in the loss of a portion of his hand.
Officers with the Pleasanton Police Department responded quickly to the scene, developed suspects, and arrested Martinez and the two other individuals involved. All three were charged as parties to the shooting. Investigators recovered five spent shotgun shells from the crime scene.
Although Martinez was not identified as the person who fired the shotgun, he admitted to being part of the group involved in the confrontation. He denied possessing a firearm. Trial began on June 15, 2026, and concluded with the jury returning a guilty verdict and assessing punishment at 17 years' in prison.
This case demonstrates that every person who chooses to participate in violent criminal conduct will be held accountable for the consequences of those actions. A young man suffered a life-altering injury because of this senseless act of violence. We are grateful to the jury for their service and for delivering justice on behalf of the victim and our community.
The 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office could not have secured this conviction without the outstanding work of law enforcement, first responders, and our prosecution team - our investigators, legal assistants, prosecutors and victim advocate. We extend our sincere appreciation to Lt. Jordan Haren, Detectives Chris Trevino and Amelia Garza, and Sgt. Adrian Limon of the Pleasanton Police Department, as well as Atascosa County EMS Paramedic Francisco Maldonado for their professionalism and dedication throughout this investigation.
We also want to recognize Assistant District Attorneys Scott Simpson and Border Prosecution Unit ADA Kenny Lam for their hard work, preparation, and commitment to seeking justice in this case. Their efforts were instrumental in presenting the evidence and securing this conviction.
