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Jose Jesus Martinez

Case from Gardena, CA dated Mar 27, 2020

Victim Details

Jose Jesus Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Gardena

CA

2020-03-27

42

Jose

Jesus Martinez

06/23/2026

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Jose Jesus Martinez, a 42-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on March 27, 2020, in Gardena, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Martinez was fatally shot near the 1100 block of W. 164th Street. The incident occurred on a Friday, and the details surrounding his death were later reported by various local news outlets. The shooting left the community in shock, as Martinez was a well-known figure in the area.

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  • Jose Jesus Martinez, 42 - The Homicide Report - Los Angeles Times
  • Jose Jesus Martinez, age 42 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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