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Fox News
4 days ago
- Fox News
Former college football star, 24, fatally shot in Texas parking garage dispute; suspect faces murder charge
A former college football star was shot and killed following a physical altercation that turned deadly in a Texas parking garage last week. Former Texas Southern football player Tyler Martinez was tragically killed on July 11 when he was allegedly shot several times by 22-year-old Isaac Jasper Robinson during a dispute in the parking garage of an apartment complex where both men reportedly lived, Houston Police said this week. Police have since arrested and charged Robinson with murder. "Tyler was a young man who was loved by his teammates and his personality was larger than life," football chief of staff Charles Nichols said in a statement from the university. "In his mind, he was the best rapper on the team, and on the field, he was always trying to become a better football player. I will cherish our talks we had concerning life after football. I was so proud of him when he got his degree and started on his master's degree. He will truly be missed because there was only one Tyler Martinez." Police in Texas were called to the scene just after 8 p.m. Once there, officers found Martinez unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics. Houston police arrested Robinson after saying he "returned to the scene." He was charged with murder. According to KHOU, he is a current student at Texas Southern, but the two men were not known to one another. Texas Southern wide receivers coach Jerwin Wilson remembered Martinez as a "joy to be around." "He was a very adventurous person who could spark a light in any room," he said in a statement provided by the university. Martinez was a defensive lineman at Texas Southern where he registered 82 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks across four seasons. In his junior year, he was second on the team with 44 tackles and led the team with 3.5 sacks. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
Former college football star brutally gunned down in parking garage near alma mater
Former college football star brutally gunned down in parking garage near alma mater (Image Via X) A senseless shooting has taken the life of a former college football player just yards away from the university where he played. Near Texas Southern University the shooting has shocked students, staff and families. The man shot and killed was a household name in TSU Football and recently finished his college career. The violence stemmed from what started as a personal disagreement that resulted in the devastation of a local community. Many folks are left asking how violence could unfold so close to the TelSchu and the person they lived for. What happened to Tyler Martinez near his alma mater Tyler Martinez, 24, was shot and killed on Friday evening, July 11, 2025, in the parking garage of the Mac 4660 Apartments in Houston, Texas. The apartment building is located just blocks from Texas Southern University where Tyler Martinez played college football as a defensive lineman from 2019 to 2023. According to their report, the Houston Police Department stated that Tyler Martinez and Isaac Jasper Robinson, a 22 year old TSU student residing in the same apartment building in which Tyler Martinez lived, were involved in a dispute. Approximately eight people witnessed the event. During the fight, the witnesses stated that Tyler Martinez had Isaac Robinson pinned down during the fight, then walked away. At that point, a female, who hopefully is associated with Isaac Robinson, provided Robinson a gun. Isaac Robinson then shot Tyler Martinez three times in the torso. Police confirmed Isaac Robinson initially left the scene, but came back shortly thereafter and told officers he was responsible for the shooting. Officers arrested Isaac Robinson and charged him with first-degree murder. Tyler Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene. Isaac Jasper Robinson arrested and charged with murder On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Isaac Jasper Robinson appeared in court. His bond was set at $150,000, and the judge placed strict conditions if released including GPS monitoring, a curfew, and a ban on weapons, alcohol, or drugs. Isaac Jasper Robinson works as a part-time security guard, according to court records. Police have not confirmed whether Isaac Jasper Robinson and Tyler Martinez knew each other before the fight. Tyler Martinez was adored and respected by his teammates after four seasons at Texas Southern University. He compiled 57 total tackles and 4 sacks in his college career. While Texas Southern University hasn't issued a formal statement, friends and students are already posting memories of him online. Also Read: 'Guns Don't Shoot ... ': What Donald Trump Said After Florida State University Shooting Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Former college football star Tyler Martinez gunned down in parking garage dispute
A suspect has been arrested after a former football star at Texas Southern University was found dead in a parking garage in an apartment complex in Houston. According to KTRK news in Houston, 22-year-old Jasper Robinson has been charged with murder. The victim was 24-year-old Tyler Martinez, a former defensive tackle for TSU's football team. The incident occurred on Friday, with police responding to the Mac 4660 Apartments where they found Martinez with multiple gunshot wounds. According to court documents, Robinson - a full time TSU student - returned to the scene of the crime and confessed to the shooting.
