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Walter Martinez Jr., a 23-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on September 16, 2016, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Martinez was shot and killed in an incident that also resulted in the death of another individual and injuries to two others. The shooting occurred on Heliotrope Drive near the 101 Freeway and Melrose Avenue, where a group had gathered. The gunfire erupted shortly before 8 p.m., leading to a chaotic scene that left ...Read More
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Walter Martinez Jr
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Los-angeles
CA
2016-09-16
23
Walter
Martinez Jr
11/19/2025





