Gerardo Martinez
Gerardo Martinez is the Evening Digital Content Creator for FOX 4 News. He’s an East Texas native from Sulphur Springs and is a proud first-generation college student.
Throughout his nine-year tenure at FOX 4, Gerardo has covered several pivotal news events. His coverage includes the tragic July 7 ambush on police officers in Downtown Dallas, the Botham Jean shooting and its aftermath, the devastating 2021 winter storm and the heartbreaking case of Athena Strand’s disappearance and murder, among many others.
Over his nine-year tenure at FOX 4, Gerardo has covered several major news events, such as the tragic July 7 ambush on police officers in Downtown Dallas, the Botham Jean shooting and its aftermath, the deadly 2021 winter storm, Athena Strand’s disappearance and murder and much more.
Gerardo collaborates with reporters and the evening news team to make reports easy to read for online viewers. Something he loves about news is that no day is quite the same.
Before his time in Dallas, Gerardo spent several years in the Tyler news market, honing his skills and gaining a broad understanding of the industry. He wore many hats, working as a production assistant, graphics operator, audio engineer, digital producer and general assignment TV reporter.
While pursuing his education at the University of Texas at Tyler, Gerardo contributed to the university's award-winning Patriot Talon newspaper. He played a key role in pioneering the outlet's first video reports and broadcasts, showcasing his innovative approach to journalism.
Aside from news, Gerardo is an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where you can find him volunteering at the food pantry on weekends.
Gerardo also volunteers with the SPCA of Texas and helps foster cats with Dallas Cat Lady,
You can send him news tips at Gerardo.martinez@fox.com.
The latest from Gerardo Martinez
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy charged with hiring hitman to kill fellow rapper Mo3
Investigators now say rapper Yella Beezy was behind the ambush-style murder of fellow rapper Mo3 in the middle of the day on I-35 back in 2020.
'US mail not for sale:' Dallas USPS workers protest efforts to privatize postal service
Local workers say if the Postal Service goes private, prices would go up and service would suffer, especially in rural communities.
Cleburne man riding new motorcycle home nearly killed in hit-and-run crash
Andrew Duckworth says he was driving his newly-purchased motorcycle home from Arlington to Cleburne when he was hit from behind by an SUV and left for dead. “The last thing I remember is the Tahoe in my rearview."
Collin County man claims he 'accidentally' shot his pregnant girlfriend, investigators say
23-year-old Hannah Blanchard was two-and-a-half months pregnant with her second child when she was shot and killed. Family members say her 4-year-old girl witnessed the whole thing and spoke with investigators in detail about what she saw.
Weatherford man who stomped on kittens’ heads, tortured and killed them faces 40 years in prison
The former animal shelter employee told police detectives that he tortured the kittens out of anger and frustration from having a newborn that would not sleep at home and being unable to watch pornography, which he was addicted to.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Missing Grand Prairie 5-year-old boy found dead in nearby creek
The search for missing 5-year-old Santiago Aburto has come to a heartbreaking end.
Extreme Fire Danger: North Texas fire departments on standby as wildfire threat ramps up
The winds have died down, but dry and breezy conditions fuel continued fire concerns into the weekend.
American Airlines flight to DFW catches fire at Denver International Airport
An American Airlines flight headed to DFW Airport caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, prompting an emergency evacuation. Six people were taken to the hospital
McKinney police K-9 killed, armed suspect dead after shootout during motel standoff
Police say the man shot a 52-year-old woman and then barricaded himself in his motel room. During a shootout, police say the suspect fatally shot K-9 Azi. The armed man was also shot and later died.