Texas Man Stabs Two Bus Riders for Talking About the Bible in Shocking Austin Attack

Man Stabs Two Bus Passengers in Austin After They Discussed the Bible

A 54 year old Texas man with a violent criminal history has been arrested after allegedly stabbing two passengers on a CapMetro bus in Austin because he was irritated by their conversation about the Holy Bible.

Rogelio Martinez Jr. was riding the No. 3 bus in the 2000 block of South Lamar Boulevard on March 13 at approximately 1:30 p.m. when two fellow passengers began discussing biblical topics. According to an arrest affidavit, a witness reported that Martinez stood up and said, "I'm tired of hearing your voice," before lunging at one of the passengers with a full sized kitchen knife.

Surveillance footage from inside the bus shows Martinez stabbing the first victim four times in the back as the man raised his hands in self defense. A second passenger intervened, pushing Martinez away, but the attacker then turned on the Good Samaritan and stabbed him in the right leg.

The first victim was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center in critical condition. The second victim suffered stab wounds to his right leg and cuts to his hands and was taken to South Austin Hospital. As of Monday, both victims remained hospitalized, though the critically injured man has been stabilized.

I'm tired of hearing your voice.

Rogelio Martinez Jr., according to the arrest affidavit, moments before the attack.

Martinez was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, both second degree felonies. He was booked into the Travis County Correctional Complex with a combined bail of $200,000. His next court appearance is set for April 9. He refused to speak with detectives.

Records from the Texas Department of Public Safety show that Martinez was arrested six times in Texas between 2002 and 2024. His prior charges include DWI, assault, and aggravated robbery. He was convicted in March 2003 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The stabbing has intensified safety concerns surrounding Austin's CapMetro transit system. The CapMetro Transit Police, launched in June 2025, reported averaging two service calls per 10,000 customers, with 67% being proactive patrols. The agency is also facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the family of Akshay Gupta, who was killed in an unprovoked bus attack in May 2025.

Austin CapMetro Bus Stabbing Suspect Had Six Prior Arrests in Texas

Martinez's extensive criminal record raises serious questions about how a repeat violent offender was free to endanger the public on Austin's transit system. His 2003 conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon mirrors the exact crime he is now charged with more than two decades later.

The Crusader's Opinion

Two people were talking about the Bible on a bus. Not preaching. Not shouting. Just discussing the Word of God. And for that, a man with a record of violence pulled out a kitchen knife and tried to kill them. Let that sink in. In America. In 2026. Discussing the Holy Bible in public is now enough to get you stabbed four times in the back.

This is what happens when a society removes God from every institution and then acts surprised when evil runs unchecked. Martinez had six arrests. He had a conviction for the exact same crime. And he was walking free on a city bus with a kitchen knife. The system failed these victims long before that blade ever touched them. Where is the outrage? If a Christian had stabbed someone for reading the Quran, it would be international news for a month. But attack Christians for discussing the Bible? Barely a headline.

Take Action

• Pray for the two victims and their families as they recover from this violent attack. Share their story so it does not get buried.
• Contact the Travis County District Attorney's Office at (512) 854 9400 and demand that Rogelio Martinez Jr. face the maximum sentence for these brutal attacks on innocent people.
• Support the families of victims of transit violence. Visit www.TheShepherdsShield.org to donate and support persecuted Christians.
• Contact your local representatives and demand stronger accountability for repeat violent offenders. In Texas, call the Governor's Office at (512) 463 2000.
• Share this story on social media. The mainstream media will not give this the attention it deserves. Christians must be their own voice.