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Gilbert Martinez

Death by Force
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Gilbert Michael Martinez Sr., a 65-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on August 5, 2019, in South El Monte, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Martinez was shot near the 1000 block of Durfee Avenue. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after the shooting. The circumstances surrounding his death were immediately classified as a homicide, prompting ...Read More
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Gilbert Michael Martinez Sr., 65 - The Homicide Report
  • South El Monte: Victims since Jan. 2000 - The Homicide Report
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    Victim Details

    Gilbert Michael Martinez Sr

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    South-el-monte

    CA

    2019-08-05

    65

    Gilbert

    Martinez

    11/26/2025

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