On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 2:23 a.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 800 block of Willow Bend Lane, Bessemer, Alabama to investigate a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male victim, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Concord Fire & Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and his brother-in-law were involved in a domestic dispute that led to the victim being shot.
The victim has been identified as: Gumero Olvera Castro, age, 33 of Bessemer, Alabama.
The suspect has been identified as: Luis Rey Guerro Martinez, age, 35. A Capital Murder warrant has been obtained against Martinez.
On Monday, July 7, 2025, at approximately 9:35 a.m., U.S. Border Patrol detained Martinez as he attempted to travel into Mexico. Jefferson County Sheriff’s detectives are working with U.S. Border Patrol and the Kennedy County Sheriff’s Office in Texas to prepare to pick the suspect as soon as possible.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254777.