The Tarrant Police Department has reopened a homicide investigation and is asking for the public’s assistance. TPD reports that its officers responded to the 1100 block of Birmingham Street for an overdose around 10:15 p.m. on May 20, 2023.
Witnesses told authorities that Martin Wilmer Mejia was at a residence during the time of a gathering. It is alleged that Mejia received a visit from a subject who possessed and distributed narcotics to the victim.
Around 10:39 p.m., Mejia was pronounced deceased. TPD says Fentanyl was found to be a contributing factor in his death by the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office. TPD confirms that the case was prematurely closed on June 26, 2023.
It was reopened on April 19, 2024. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Sergeant Williamson at 205-948-3218 or Detective Crosby at 205-849-2811.
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