Topline: A late-night shooting at a Walker motel left two men wounded and now has a 50-year-old suspect facing attempted murder and weapons charges.
Published: May 29, 2026 4:00 pm ET
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Mario Martinez-Cruz (via Walker Police Department)
WALKER, MI — Mario Martinez-Cruz, 50, has been arraigned in 59th District Court on two counts of attempted murder after police said two men were shot at the Travelodge Motel in Walker. He is also accused of two weapons offenses in connection with the case.
According to MLive, the shooting happened just after 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Travelodge Motel located at 777 Three Mile Road NW. Walker police responded after receiving reports that multiple shots had been fired at the motel.
When officers arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said the victims were a 47-year-old man from Wyoming and a 54-year-old man from Grand Rapids. Both men were transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, and both men were last reported in stable condition.
Walker police said investigators identified a person of interest after the shooting and later arrested Martinez-Cruz. Court proceedings are now underway as the case moves forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Mario Martinez-Cruz (via Walker Police Department)
WALKER, MI — Mario Martinez-Cruz, 50, has been arraigned in 59th District Court on two counts of attempted murder after police said two men were shot at the Travelodge Motel in Walker. He is also accused of two weapons offenses in connection with the case.
According to MLive, the shooting happened just after 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Travelodge Motel located at 777 Three Mile Road NW. Walker police responded after receiving reports that multiple shots had been fired at the motel.
When officers arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said the victims were a 47-year-old man from Wyoming and a 54-year-old man from Grand Rapids. Both men were transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, and both men were last reported in stable condition.
Walker police said investigators identified a person of interest after the shooting and later arrested Martinez-Cruz. Court proceedings are now underway as the case moves forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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A late-night shooting at a Walker motel left two men wounded and now has a 50-year-old suspect facing attempted murder and weapons charges.
By Silvia Torres
Published: May 29, 2026 4:00 pm ET
Mario Martinez-Cruz (via Walker Police Department)
WALKER, MI — Mario Martinez-Cruz, 50, has been arraigned in 59th District Court on two counts of attempted murder after police said two men were shot at the Travelodge Motel in Walker. He is also accused of two weapons offenses in connection with the case.
According to MLive, the shooting happened just after 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Travelodge Motel located at 777 Three Mile Road NW. Walker police responded after receiving reports that multiple shots had been fired at the motel.
When officers arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said the victims were a 47-year-old man from Wyoming and a 54-year-old man from Grand Rapids. Both men were transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, and both men were last reported in stable condition.
Walker police said investigators identified a person of interest after the shooting and later arrested Martinez-Cruz. Court proceedings are now underway as the case moves forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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