New Details in Ongoing Martin Investigation

(Madison County, MO) The investigation into the shooting death of 19 year old Derontae Martin of Park Hills continues after reports indicate he died from an alleged self inflicted gun shot wound. News from the Madison County Sheriff's Department shows Madison County Dispatch received a call about 3 am last Sunday, April 25th, from a residence in Madison County on Route Z. The call was in reference to a male who had been  shot and was unresponsive. When officers and medical first responders arrived they found Martin dead in the attic area of the residence. More information is expected once the final autopsy results are in. When those results are available, along with evidence and witness statements, the final report will be submitted to the Madison County Prosecutor for additional review and filing of charges if any are warranted.