The Martinez Police Department announced the arrest of a 31-year-old for murder related to a March 15 incident in the City of Martinez.
According to police, in partnership with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, the Martinez Police Department arrested 31-year-old Martinez resident Kyle Daniels for murder, based on an arrest warrant.
Back on March 15, 2025, officers responded to Hale Court in Martinez for a report of an intruder at a residence. Officers arrived on scene and found 41-year-old Oakland resident Dual Moore, unconscious, with significant injuries. Dual Moore was transported to a local trauma hospital and later was pronounced deceased.
In the ensuing months, the Martinez Police Department Investigation Bureau conducted an in-depth investigation with support from the DA’s Office. The investigation resulted in Kyle Daniels being charged with one count of Penal Code section 187(a).
Kyle Daniels was arrested on September 25, 2025, and booked into the Sheriff’s Office Martinez Detention Facility.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Rubio at (925) 372-3454 or at [email protected] .
No other information was released.
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- March 15 – Martinez Police Say Intruder Killed by Resident: According to police, on March 15, 2025, at approximately 4:46 a.m., officers responded to Hale Court in Martinez on a report of someone heard yelling, “Intruder.” Upon arrival, officers contacted a resident who reported that a male adult known to him entered the resident’s home without permission and attacked him. During the incident, the reported intruder sustained significant injuries. He was transported by ambulance to a local trauma hospital, where medical staff later pronounced him deceased.
