VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Crime Solvers have confirmed to News 3 that the reward money for information that leads to an arrest for Gabriel Martinez has increased to $5,000.
NCIS is also offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Gabriel Martinez, 24, was found shot to death off of Lake Edwards and Pickering Street in the early morning of Dec. 3, 2022.
Police say Martinez was last seen at the Omega Bar off of Diamond Springs Road after attending a holiday party with coworkers.
Willmar Martinez, Gabriel's brother, said Gabriel was missing several items when he was found including a credit card and jewelry.
Police believe Gabriel Martinez was by himself at the time he left the bar and may have been abducted.
During their investigation, police said a red Kia Soul was seen in the neighborhood Gabriel Martinez was shot, and was also seen in the parking lot of the bar.
They also believe the two men who were driving the car are suspects in the case.
NCIS and Virginia Beach police are conducting a joint investigation, with Virginia Beach police having primary jurisdiction.
If you have information that may lead to an arrest, you can call Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or NCIS via the NCIS Tips app.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
