On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:25 p.m., the White Settlement Police Department responded to a shooting in the 7800 block of Colton Drive near Ozona Avenue. The initial responding officers did not locate anyone at the scene, however, a subsequent call from the victim was received indicating that his car was “shot up” and was disabled in the 8600 block of West Freeway on the outside shoulder (I.H. 30 westbound lanes near S. Las Vegas Trail). Officers made that scene and determined that the victim was not injured, however, they saw several bullet holes in the car and the rear glass had been shattered by gunfire. The vehicle was disabled due to the damages to the vehicle while fleeing the scene of the shooting. 

The victim reported that he was shot at in the 900 block of Ozona Avenue. Officers arrived in the area and located fourteen (14) shell casings and one (1) bullet. 

Investigators arrived on scene and learned the victim was there to meet a female. Once he arrived, he saw a man holding what he believed to be an AR-style rifle approach his vehicle. Fearing for his life, he fled the area in the car. As he was fleeing, the suspect discharged numerous rounds towards the victim and his vehicle.  

Investigators were able to recover security footage of the incident. With the information learned from the victim, the video of the incident, and through the course of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the shooter. 

On May 14, 2025, at around 6:30 p.m., the White Settlement Police Department was assisted by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and the Combined Enforcement Narcotics Team (CNET) in conducting surveillance, which ultimately resulted in the arrest of the suspect, MARTINEZ, RUBEN III(18 years of age) for Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon (2nd Degree Felony).

A search warrant was also executed with their assistance at the 7800 block of Tacoma Drive. Detectives were able to recover the firearm believed to be used in the shooting as well as additional firearms and narcotics. The investigation is ongoing and there is a possibility for additional charges.

“This case demonstrates the reckless disregard for the sanctity of life by discharging a gun over a dozen times towards an occupied vehicle and without any regard to the residents who live nearby,” said Chief of Police Christopher Cook. “I want to commend our Criminal Investigations Unit for quickly identifying the shooter and getting the suspect in custody. I also want to thank the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office for their unwavering commitment in assisting smaller agencies on situations like these.”