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Melanie Martinez

Case from Stockton, CA dated Sep 25, 2016

Victim Details

Melanie Martinez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Stockton

CA

2016-09-25

3

Melanie

Martinez

07/25/2026

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On September 25, 2016, three-year-old Melanie Martinez was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Stockton, California. Melanie was sitting in the backseat of a vehicle when she was struck by a stray bullet near the intersection of Jefferson and Commerce Streets. The incident occurred around 8:26 p.m. as the family was driving through the area. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Melanie was pronounced dead upon arrival. The shooting left the community in shock and mourning, with many ref ...
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  • Police: Man Shot To Death In Stockton Related To 3-Year-Old Killed By Stray Bullet
  • KCRA: 3-year-old shot, killed in Stockon while riding in car
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