Gun Barrel City Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed man threatening to open fire inside the Walmart at 1200 W Main Street in Gun Barrel City, Texas, on February 15, 2025, at approximately 6:33 p.m.
Officers located and identified the suspect as 22-year-old John Thomas Martin of Kerrville, Texas. Martin was found in possession of a Glock 10mm semi-automatic handgun, three magazines, including one extended magazine, totaling 63 rounds of ammunition, shooting earplugs, and was wearing a ballistic vest under his hoodie.
Martin was arrested and charged with Terroristic Threat – a third-degree felony – and Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon – a Class A misdemeanor. His bond has been set at $125,000.
Gun Barrel City Police are seeking individuals who reported Martin’s suspicious behavior to Walmart employees, as well as any witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 903-887-7151 or email Investigator Ruiz at Aruiz@gunbarrelcity.gov.
