Former Texas Southern University Football Player, 24, Dies in Shooting in His Apartment's Parking Garage: Reports

A former Texas Southern University football player was shot dead after getting involved in a fight in a parking garage at his apartment complex in Houston.

Tyler Martinez, 24, “sustained multiple gunshot wounds” in the altercation, which occurred on Friday, July 11, at the 4460 Mac apartments, Houston Police Department Lt. Amber Khan told KHOU 11 on the scene.

The outlet reported that the Houston Fire Department arrived first around 8:10 p.m. to provide emergency care. However, Martinez “did succumb to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Khan said.

“What started this incident, basically, is the victim and the suspect got into a physical altercation in the parking garage,” Khan said. “There was a little bit of distance created and then at that time the suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim multiple times.”

The accused was identified as Isaac Jasper Robinson, 22. KHOU 11 reported that Robinson lived in the same complex. After leaving the scene following the shooting, Robinson turned himself in to police and was charged with murder, per a statement from the Houston Police Department.

He allegedly confessed to the shooting, according to KHOU 11 and ABC13.

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Robinson appeared in court on Saturday, July 12, where a judge cited witnesses that alleged a woman associated with Robinson provided him with the firearm that he used in the shooting, according to ABC13.

The woman has not yet been identified.

Martinez had reportedly pinned Robinson to the ground and was walking away when the shooting occurred, KHOU 11 reported. Per ABC13, he sustained three gunshot wounds in his torso.

The outlets reported that Robinson was employed as a security guard.

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Per KHOU 11, he had no prior criminal history. His bond was set at $150,000 by the judge.

Martinez’s family confirmed his identity, according to reporting by ABC13. The outlet added that the 24-year-old was listed as a defensive tackle for the Texas Southern University football team in 2023. He played four seasons with the team.

PEOPLE has contacted the Houston Police Department and the Houston Fire Department for additional information. A representative for the fire department directed questions to the police.