Suspect Arrested in Killing of DoorDash Driver in North Carolina

Kelvin Javier Molina Garcia, 30, was apprehended in Texas after a traffic violation

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:39pm

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Kelvin Javier Molina Garcia, 30, was arrested by Mesquite police in Texas after his vehicle was identified as a suspect vehicle in a homicide that occurred on January 25 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The victim was identified as 26-year-old John Glenn Martinez, a DoorDash delivery driver who was killed while on the job.

Why it matters

This case highlights the risks and dangers that gig economy workers can face, especially those who work alone and in isolated situations. It also raises questions about how technology and law enforcement can be used to track down and apprehend suspects across state lines.

The details

According to authorities, Molina Garcia's vehicle drew the attention of Mesquite police on Tuesday evening due to a traffic violation. After running the vehicle's information, police discovered it was linked to the homicide of Martinez in Charlotte two days earlier. Molina Garcia was arrested and charged with not having a license and failure to identify, in addition to the homicide warrant from Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. He is currently in the extradition process to be transported to Charlotte to face charges.

  • On January 25, 2026, John Glenn Martinez was killed while making a DoorDash delivery in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • On January 27, 2026, Kelvin Javier Molina Garcia was spotted by Mesquite police in Texas due to a traffic violation.
  • On January 28, 2026, Molina Garcia was arrested in Mesquite and booked into the city jail.

The players

Kelvin Javier Molina Garcia

A 30-year-old man who was arrested in Mesquite, Texas and is accused of killing a DoorDash driver in Charlotte, North Carolina.

John Glenn Martinez

A 26-year-old DoorDash delivery driver who was killed while on the job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DoorDash

The food delivery service that employed the victim, John Glenn Martinez, at the time of his death.

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What’s next

Upon Molina Garcia's arrest, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said he would be extradited to Charlotte in the coming weeks. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the risks that gig economy workers can face, especially those who work alone and in isolated situations. It also demonstrates the importance of law enforcement cooperation across state lines to apprehend suspects and bring them to justice.