Polk County sheriff looking for homeless man accused of killing a man in a camp in Eloise

Ledger staff
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Enrique Martinez, 26, is wanted in the death of a homeless man in a camp in Eloise, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Enrique Martinez, 26, is wanted in the death of a homeless man in a camp in Eloise, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a homeless man who is wanted in a Wednesday night homicide in a camp in Eloise.

In a news release Thursday morning, the Sheriff's Office said a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Enrique Martinez, 26, who lives in the homeless camp at 2nd Eloise Terrace. He's wanted on charges of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm and ammo by a convicted felon and tampering with evidence.

The Sheriff's Office didn't give details about the killing, but said the killing happened about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and victim was a homeless man in the camp.

The Sheriff's Office said Martinez is 5-feet, 6-inches tall, 146 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He has a tattoo on his left wrist that says "W7" and one on the left side of his neck that says "Natalia." His nickname is Kiki.

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If you have information on his whereabouts please call PCSO immediately by dialing 911.

If you wish to remain anonymous and receive a $5,000 CASH REWARD, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:

  • CALL 800-226 TIPS (8477).

  • DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone.

  • VISIT the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip."

  • DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Homeless man wanted in the killing of another man in a camp in Eloise