Topeka police have ruled the death of Ocelopanhuetzi Texotic-Martinez a homicide, months after he succumbed to injuries sustained in August.
Topeka: On September 1, 2024, Ocelopanhuetzi Texotic-Martinez, a 43-year-old man, died from injuries that were later ruled a homicide by police. This announcement came in December, according to a police spokeswoman.
The autopsy confirmed he was indeed a homicide victim, but the specific cause of death hasn’t been shared yet. So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is still ongoing.
With Texotic-Martinez’s death, the total number of homicides in Topeka for 2024 has now reached 22.
Earlier, on August 13, police were called to a hospital after Texotic-Martinez was brought in with life-threatening injuries. He had been taken from the 1200 block of N.W. Central Avenue. Sadly, he passed away weeks later.
If anyone has information about this case, Topeka police encourage you to reach out via email or phone. You can also submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
Feel free to contact Tim Hrenchir for more details.
