On August 27, 2020, 16-year-old Fernando Martinez was shot twice near an outdoor basketball court in Belton, Texas after an altercation with another teenager. He was taken to a hospital and died later that evening. Fernando was described by family as cheerful and a basketball lover; his brother Jose Martinez said Fernando loved being around people.

The suspect was identified as 16-year-old Timothy Joseph Grouss, who knew Fernando. Grouss was arrested after a brief chase and charged with murder. The shooting prompted a large community response: hundreds gathered at Lions Park in Belton for a prayer vigil, many wearing blue, Fernando’s favorite color, and releasing balloons in his memory. His family said they forgive Grouss and hope he recognizes the harm he caused.

What details about the moments before the shooting or the altercation could help clarify what happened that night?