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Case against Morehead man accused in teen’s death moves to grand jury

MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — The case against a man charged in the shooting death of a Rowan County teen moves forward.

Gildardo Martinez is charged with killing his girlfriend’s son, 15-year-old Luis Lopez, and injuring the teen’s sister.

Police say on July 20, Lopez was trying to protect his mother from Martinez when he was shot.

Martinez is charged with murder, first-degree assault, and attempted rape.

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The case has been sent to a grand jury.

The next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 11.

Morehead teen’s alleged killer charged again, ICE detainer requested

MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — The man accused of killing a Morehead teenager overnight on Sunday faces new charges, including a potential ICE detainer. Martinez was arrested on Sunday after allegedly shooting his girlfriend's two children, killing 15-year-old Luis Jocsan Nanez Lopez. Earlier that night, Lopez had stepped in in…

July 22, 2025

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Morehead teen’s accused killer tried to enter U.S. 3 times since 2021, DHS says

MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — Federal authorities are taking a close look at the man accused of shooting and killing a Morehead teenager after the attempted rape of his mother. Gildardo Martinez was arrested on Sunday after allegedly shooting his girlfriend’s two children, killing 15-year-old Luis Jocsan Nanez Lopez. Earlier that…

July 24, 2025

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Neighbor recalls overnight Morehead shooting that claimed teen’s life: ‘Chaos’

MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — Chaos—that's what Don Williams described waking up to on Sunday morning, July 20. "It was pretty much chaos by the time I woke up. I was alerted by yelling outside by the police officers," Williams, a neighbor, told FOX 56. RELATED: Citation alleges Morehead 15-year-old…

July 21, 2025

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